Chinese autonomous mobility firm Pony.ai has expanded access to its robotaxi ride-hailing service through integration with Tencent’s WeChat mobility service.

The marks another milestone in Pony.ai’s commercialisation of autonomous mobility and represents the latest advancement in its partnership with Tencent Cloud, first announced a year ago.

Users in designated areas of Guangzhou can now book fully driverless rides via Tencent’s WeChat mobility services portal. After entering their pickup and drop-off locations, users can opt for an autonomous ride if the route falls within Pony.ai’s service coverage.

Tencent’s WeChat (www.wechat.com) is one of China’s most widely used consumer apps, with a user base exceeding one billion. The integration expands Pony.ai’s presence in the WeChat ecosystem, where users previously accessed its service through the company’s Mini programme. The service is also expected to be integrated into Tencent Maps in the near future.

The rollout builds on the broader collaboration between Pony.ai and Tencent Cloud (www.tencentcloud.com), which spans cloud computing, mapping, smart cabin, virtual simulation and AI. Leveraging Tencent’s platform reach and technical infrastructure, Pony.ai aims to enhance service accessibility while supporting the stable and scalable operation of its autonomous fleet.

Since 2025, Pony.ai has accelerated the commercialisation of its robotaxi business. The company was the first in China to launch fully driverless ride-hailing operations across all the four tier-one cities of Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen. Its total robotaxi fleet has surpassed 1159 vehicles and is expected to expand to more than 3000 units by the end of 2026.

In China, Pony.ai has established deep collaborations with a range of mobility and transportation platforms, including Alipay, Amap, Xihu, Sunlight Mobility, Chenqi Technology and Jinjiang Taxi. Internationally, Pony.ai works closely with partners such as Stellantis, Uber, Bolt, ComfortDelGro, Luxembourg-based Emile Weber and Mowasalat in Qatar. These collaborations support testing, pilot programmes and fleet deployments as part of the company’s global expansion.