Pony.ai Targets Profitability by Early 2026, Plans Robotaxi Expansion, Report Says

Chinese autonomous driving startup Pony.ai is aiming to achieve a key profitability target by early 2026 and significantly expand its global robotaxi fleet, according to a media report citing a top executive.

The statements were made by the company's chief financial officer in a recent interview with The Wall Street Journal. The CFO outlined a clear timeline for both financial performance and operational scale.

According to the report, the company expects to reach a crucial profit milestone at the beginning of 2026. This goal is notable in the capital-intensive autonomous vehicle industry, where many companies are still heavily focused on research and development. An achievement on this timeline could signal a shift toward commercial viability for the firm.

In addition to its financial targets, Pony.ai plans an aggressive expansion of its services. The company aims to operate a global fleet of 1,000 self-driving taxis by the end of 2025.

Backed by investors including Toyota Motor Corp., Pony.ai is a prominent player in China's competitive autonomous driving landscape, competing with rivals like Baidu's Apollo and WeRide. It currently runs robotaxi services in major Chinese cities such as Beijing and Guangzhou.