GAC Toyota and Pony.ai unveiled a production robotaxi based on the Toyota bZ4X 
electric crossover in China.The vehicle is equipped with a seventh-generation
autonomous driving system that completely replaces the driver.

Externally, the robotaxi is almost identical to the regular bZ4X and features
Toyota's current design.The main innovation is hidden inside: 
The car is controlled by the Pony.ai computing platform,
developed through years of testing in major Chinese cities—Beijing,
Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen. The developers note that the 
new system better handles complex road and weather conditions.
Toyota and Pony.ai's partnership began in 2020, with the Japanese company
investing approximately €341 million. Pony.ai's autonomous taxis previously
used other Toyota and Lexus models, including the Sienna and RX450h.
The partners plan to scale up the project: by the end of 2026, thousands
of bZ4X robotaxis will be on the roads of China's largest cities. Pony.ai's
fleet of  autonomous vehicles has grown from approximately 200 vehicles in 
2024 to nearly 1,000 by the end of 2025, with a target of 3,000 units in 2026.
Long-term, the company aims to reach 100,000 vehicles by 2030 and become profitable.