Pony.ai Robotaxi Orders Soar 544% Over Labor Day Holiday
Pony.ai's robotaxi service saw average daily paid orders rise 544% year-over-year during China's May 1–5 Labor Day holiday, representing a 155% increase over the New Year period. The surge was driven by mass deployment of its Gen-7 robotaxi fleet and supported by transporting over 3,000 concertgoers at a Guangzhou event.
1. Holiday Robotaxi Demand Surge
During the May 1–5 Labor Day holiday, Pony.ai recorded a 544% increase in average daily paid robotaxi orders compared to the same period last year, with orders up 155% versus the New Year holiday. This rapid growth underscores accelerating consumer adoption of autonomous ride-hailing in key urban markets.
2. Gen-7 Fleet Expansion and 2026 Target
The order surge was supported by accelerated mass production and commercial deployment of Pony.ai’s seventh-generation robotaxi, with partnerships across mobility platforms and automakers. The company remains on track to exceed its goal of deploying 3,000 robotaxi vehicles by the end of 2026.
3. Guangzhou Concert Deployment Highlights Scale
Pony.ai deployed hundreds of robotaxis during peak departure windows at a four-night concert series in Guangzhou, transporting over 3,000 attendees and integrating its service into official post-event traffic guidance. The operation demonstrated the technology’s capability to handle concentrated urban travel demand.