68 On 27 March 2025, Luxembourg’s Minister for Mobility and Public Works, Yuriko Backes, officially granted Pony.ai Europe the first-ever authorisation to conduct scientific tests of autonomous cars on public roads in Luxembourg. This significant step underlines the country’s commitment to becoming a hub for autonomous vehicle innovation. Pony.ai established its Luxembourg hub in 2024, aiming to benefit from the country’s welcoming ecosystem for autonomous vehicles to tailor its mobility solutions to the European market. The company also plans to set up its European data centre here. “This milestone further strengthens Pony.ai’s presence in Europe, as we have established Luxembourg as our European hub for research, development, and deployment, making us the first autonomous vehicle company to do so,” the company comments. A milestone for the future of mobility The autonomous vehicle tests, which will be conducted under human supervision, will take place over a one-year period in partnership with Luxembourg transport company Emile Weber. The two companies are working together to integrate autonomous mobility into Luxembourg’s future transportation ecosystem. The collaboration combines Pony.ai’s cutting-edge autonomous technology with Emile Weber’s extensive transportation First Robotaxis are on Test on Luxembourg Roads By Anthony Auert, Business Relationship Manager, Luxinnovation and Jean-Michel Gaudron, Senior Communication Officer, Luxinnovation Pony.ai, the global leader in autonomous driving technology, has initiated road testing of its robotaxis in Luxembourg. This milestone marks a significant step in deploying its Level 4 autonomous driving technology in global markets. Images: © MMTP expertise, spanning public and private transit, taxis, vehicle rentals, and tourism operations. While operating on public roads, the three vehicles involved in the project must display a distinctive sign reading “scientific trial.” Additionally, they must be staffed by individuals who are properly trained to oversee the trials. “The issuance of the testing permit marks an important milestone for the future of mobility,” comments Minister Backes. “Autonomous driving is a major innovation that can transform our daily lives. The government is pleased to support companies like Pony.ai in their quest for new technologies and is committed to supporting initiatives
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