US EditionPony.ai and Toyota Advance Robotaxi Commercialization with Mass-Produced bZ4X Robotaxis
Pony.ai and Toyota plan to produce over 1,000 bZ4X Robotaxis in 2026, advancing large-scale commercial deployment across China’s Tier 1 cities.
- Today in Guangzhou, the first mass-produced bZ4X Robotaxi developed with Toyota was rolled off the line, Pony.ai announced on Feb. 9, 2026.
- Product iteration and joint planning led to mass-production readiness as Pony.ai and Toyota advanced Robotaxi product iteration and formed a joint venture for design, manufacturing, and operations.
- Cost reductions accompany the new hardware and supply-chain integration, cutting the autonomous driving kit's bill of materials by 100% while including Bluetooth automatic unlocking and in-cabin voice interaction.
- The companies plan to produce more than 1,000 bZ4X Robotaxis in 2026, supporting Pony.ai's goal of more than 3,000 total Robotaxis by the end of this year.
- Partnership-Level trust and joint processes signal commercialization readiness, with production deeply integrating the Toyota Production System and safety management for Robotaxi operations.
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Pony.ai and Toyota Advance Robotaxi Commercialization with Mass-Produced bZ4X Robotaxis
GUANGZHOU, China, Feb. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pony.ai, a global leader in the large-scale production and commercialization of autonomous driving technology, today announced that the first mass-produced bZ4X Robotaxi, developed in collaboration with Toyota, has officially rolled off the production…
Toyota Launches Mass-Produced Robotaxi to Challenge Tesla and Waymo
Copyright protected content copied from PhoneWorld website. Toyota has officially stepped into the global robotaxi race with the launch of its first mass-produced autonomous taxi. Developed in partnership with Chinese self-driving company Pony.ai, the new robotaxi is based on Toyota’s electric bZ4X SUV. Unlike concept vehicles designed mainly for demonstrations, these robotaxis are for real-world use and large-scale deployment. The project is a …
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