Uber, Pony.ai Plan Robotaxi Tests in London Within Weeks

Uber and Pony.ai plan to begin testing robotaxis in London in the coming weeks, extending their autonomous-vehicle partnership into Europe and adding another city to Uber’s global deployment strategy.

The tests are expected to use Pony.ai’s Gen-7 robotaxis. The companies have not disclosed who will own or operate the London fleet, but the service is expected to follow a similar model to their Zagreb operation, with Pony.ai supplying the autonomous-driving system and Uber providing access to its ride-hailing network.

Uber and Pony.ai began working together in May 2025, initially focusing on the Middle East. Their plans have since expanded to Europe, where they intend to deploy 2,000 robotaxis.

In August 2026, Uber, Pony.ai and Verne launched an autonomous ride-hailing service in Zagreb, Croatia. Pony.ai supplied the driving system and Arcfox Alpha T5 vehicles, while Verne owned and operated the fleet. Uber provided access to its ride-hailing network.

Uber expects to offer autonomous-vehicle trips in as many as 15 cities worldwide by the end of 2026, with roughly half of those markets in the United States and half internationally.

Uber has also partnered with and invested in Wayve, a British self-driving startup that plans to launch a separate robotaxi service in London. Wayve raised $1.2 billion in February 2026. The round could reach $1.5 billion if Uber provides an additional $300 million tied to Wayve beginning robotaxi deployment in London.