Chinese autonomous vehicle company Pony.ai has announced a partnership with Stellantis to expand its self-driving taxi operations into Europe. The collaboration will begin with testing in Luxembourg, where Pony.ai’s European division is based, with trials set to launch in the coming months. Starting next year, the companies plan a gradual rollout of robotaxi services across multiple European cities. Under the agreement, Pony.ai will supply the autonomous driving software, while Stellantis—owner of brands including Chrysler, Citroën, and Jeep—will provide the electric vehicles. The initial deployment will use the Peugeot e-Traveller, a model chosen for its suitability in autonomous ride-hailing applications. The move follows a standard industry path for launching robotaxis at scale: extensive testing on public roads to build a safety record and secure regulatory approvals. Stellantis’ Chief Engineering and Technology Officer, Ned Curic, praised Pony.ai for its technical expertise and collaborative approach, noting that the automaker has developed robust systems for integrating autonomous technology into vehicles. He emphasized Stellantis’ strategy of partnering with top innovators in the field. Pony.ai is one of several Chinese and U.S.-based companies expanding rapidly beyond their home markets. Major cities in the U.S. and China have already become hubs for public robotaxi operations. Now, both Pony.ai and its Chinese rival WeRide are accelerating efforts to enter Europe and the Middle East. This week, U.S.-based Waymo, a subsidiary of Alphabet, announced plans to begin testing self-driving taxis in London, with a full launch expected next year. Pony.ai and WeRide are both publicly traded in the U.S. and recently received Chinese regulatory approval to pursue dual listings in Hong Kong, signaling growing international ambitions.