From Yahoo Finance: 2025-05-06 06:59:00

Uber partners with Pony AI to deploy robotaxis on its platform, starting in the Middle East. Safety operators will be onboard during the pilot phase before full autonomy. Uber aims to compete with Lyft and Tesla in the robotaxi market, expanding partnerships with May Mobility, Momenta, WeRide, and Waymo. Pony AI’s Nasdaq-listed shares rose 13%. Tech and EV companies push for self-driving systems, with U.S. government support. Pony AI, founded in 2016 and backed by Toyota, eyes global expansion.



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