We’ve partnered with Pony.ai — a global leader in autonomous driving — to bring self-driving technology to Europe. Together, we’re shaping the next step in how people move through cities.

Pony.ai’s pioneering Level 4 autonomous driving technology will become part of Bolt’s extensive mobility ecosystem.

In the first phase, we’ll focus on real-world testing, safety validation, and experience design — laying the groundwork for fully autonomous, driverless operations.

Target cities for early deployments will include both EU Member States and non-EU European countries.

By combining Pony.ai’s technology with our regulatory expertise and broad European footprint, the partnership will further strengthen the presence of self-driving technology across the continent.

Bolt's CEO on the partnership’s vision for Europe

Markus Villig, Founder and CEO of Bolt, said: “Autonomous vehicles will transform how people and goods move around, and Bolt is proud to partner with Pony.ai as the company scales its autonomous driving technology.

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.”

Guided by its vision of “autonomous mobility everywhere,” Pony.ai continues to advance the development and commercialisation of robotaxis globally, with partnerships across eight countries and over 55 million autonomous kilometres driven on open roads.

By combining their world-leading technology with our experience in building trusted, city-scale transport solutions, together we’re setting the foundation for how people and goods will move in the years ahead.

Driving the future: Bolt’s partnership with Pony.ai brings autonomous mobility to Europe

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