News Summary

• Pony.ai reported a sharp increase in robotaxi demand during China's Labor Day holiday from May 1 to 5, with average daily paid robotaxis orders rising 544% year over year.
• Strong holiday performance underscores accelerating demand for driverless ride-hailing services as robotaxis move from early-stage experimentation toward broader commercial use in China.
• Pony.ai has said it remains on track to exceed its target of 3,000 robotaxis by the end of 2026, as it expands service coverage and strengthens operational density across key markets.