Pony.ai Launches Autonomous Delivery Service to Address Heightened Demand During COVID-19

Partnering with Yamibuy to Offer Autonomous Last-mile Delivery Service in the Irvine Area

Pony.ai, an autonomous driving technology company, announces today that it is partnering with Yamibuy, an e-commerce platform based in Los Angeles, to provide an autonomous and contactless last-mile delivery service to customers in Irvine, California. The new delivery service will provide much-needed additional capacity to address the surge of online orders triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Beginning today through mid-summer, Pony.ai will use its all-electric, autonomous driving fleet to deliver packages and groceries from Yamibuy to its customers’ doorsteps, helping to address the swell in demand while boosting delivery efficiency. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to strain our communities’ last-mile logistics services and essential businesses, Pony.ai’s fleet offers a safe and convenient option during this challenging time.

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Together with Yamibuy, Pony.ai continues to engage with the local community, providing critical goods delivery to fulfill residents’ essential needs, in an effort to help residents stay indoors and flatten the curve.

Commercially, the partnership marks a major milestone for Pony.ai. It will be the first time that the Fremont-based tech firm deploys its Robotaxi fleet for goods delivery, demonstrating the versatility of its autonomous driving technology to transform mobility and logistics.

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Pony.ai was the first company to launch a public-facing Robotaxi service in California, which has been operating in Irvine since November 2019.

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