Pony.ai

An autonomous vehicle technology company founded in December 2016 by James Peng and Tiancheng Lou, formerly software developers for Baidu in Silicon Valley. The company differentiates itself by partnering with major equipment manufacturers, including Toyota, and obtaining permits to operate fully driverless ride-hailing services in Beijing and Guangzhou, China. Pony.ai primarily targets urban commuters and businesses seeking innovative transportation solutions through autonomous driving technology.