Pony AI Inc. announced on September 26, 2025, that it has been granted a permit by Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) to conduct autonomous driving trials on the emirate's roads. This milestone follows the company's partnership with Dubai's RTA, unveiled earlier this year, and marks a major step toward commercial deployment in the Middle East region.
The announcement coincided with the Dubai World Congress for Self-Driving Transport 2025, where Pony AI showcased its cutting-edge autonomous driving technologies. The Congress highlighted Dubai's vision to transform 25% of urban trips to be smart and autonomous by 2030, a goal Pony AI's deployment supports.
With the new testing permit, Pony AI has begun pilot testing in certain areas, with commercial driverless service scheduled to launch in 2026. The long-term objective is to integrate autonomous ride-hailing services into Dubai's public transport network, enhancing road safety and providing more efficient and sustainable mobility options for residents and visitors.
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