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Chinese robotaxis to hit Seoul roads by 2028 under Pony.ai deal
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Fusion42 · 30 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
South Korean firm FutureLink and Chinese Pony.ai have agreed to deploy 200 autonomous robotaxis in Seoul by 2028, with FutureLink managing domestic certification and operations and Pony.ai providing technology. The initial fleet will use vehicles built by China's BAIC Motor, moving from trials to commercial service, with plans to expand within Korea.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility, and 2 sources have reported it.
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You control a smooth path to launch autonomous taxis in Seoul as local approval meets Chinese technology. This is your chance to embed early in Korea’s robotaxi market and outpace new competitors.
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2 sources · 30 Aug 2026
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