Pony.ai is one of a number of Chinese firms that have launched robotaxi services in recent years. The biggest, Apollo Go, has deployed more than 1,000 self-driving cars, mostly in China. The service,

The Chinese autonomous vehicle company Pony.ai has global ambitions and plans to build a 3,000-strong robotaxi fleet to meet them.

Tesla receives Arizona approval to offer ride-hailing services, a key step toward launching its robotaxi network by year-end.

Comparing Tesla's robotaxi rollout with Waymo's on safety demonstrates how seriously the former is taking the matter.

Tesla has completed the self-certification process at Nevada's DMV, so it now needs commercial approval for a robotaxi rollout.

Uber and WeRide are now deploying fully driverless vehicles as part of its robotaxi service in the United Arab Emarites. Customers in Abu Dhabi who request an UberX or Uber Comfort may be matched with a fully autonomous WeRide vehicle if the route is part of the company’s service area.

Many wannabe Zoox riders will find themselves stuck on the waitlist for a while, thanks to the company's relatively small fleet and gradual rollout. But the announcement and new map mark another milestone for the Bay Area's rising autonomous vehicle industry. Robotaxis have gone from a science project to a real option for travelers.

Tesla pushed back against a proposal backed by Waymo that could force Elon Musk's company to reveal more data about its ride-hailing service.