Bolt has entered a partnership with Pony.ai to introduce self-driving technology in Europe.
The collaboration will integrate Pony.ai’s Level 4 autonomous driving technology into Bolt’s mobility ecosystem.
The initial phase of the partnership will focus on real-world testing, safety validation, and experience design, establishing the basis for fully autonomous, driverless operations.
Early deployments are planned in a range of European cities, including both EU Member States and non-EU countries.
By combining Pony.ai’s autonomous technology with Bolt’s regulatory experience and European footprint, the partnership aims to advance the deployment of self-driving vehicles across the continent.
Markus Villig, Founder and CEO of Bolt, said:
“As the only independent, European-founded ride-hailing platform competing globally, Bolt is uniquely positioned to help scale autonomous vehicles responsibly and efficiently, in full alignment with Europe’s safety and data standards.”
Pony.ai, which is pursuing its vision of “autonomous mobility everywhere,” has been developing and commercialising robotaxis globally.
The company operates in eight countries and has driven over 55 million autonomous kilometres on open roads.
Through this partnership, Bolt and Pony.ai intend to combine leading technology with experience in city-scale transport solutions, laying the groundwork for future autonomous mobility across Europe.
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