UBS Says Pony AI (PONY) Is Best Positioned for Robotaxi Commercialization in China

Pony AI Inc. (NASDAQ:PONY) is one of the AI Stocks Analysts Are Watching Closely. On August 4, UBS analyst Paul Gong initiates coverage on the stock with a Buy rating and a $20 price target.

According to UBS analysts, Pony is best positioned for China’s robotaxi commercialization considering it is the only robotaxi company to initiate commercial fee-charging and driverless operations in all four tier-one Chinese cities.

The firm came away impressed from test drives, particularly looking at the company’s ability to handle complicated road situations without human help.

“We initiate coverage with a Buy rating and a PT of US$20, implying 53% upside potential. Pony is the first and only robotaxi company to start commercial fee-charging and driverless robotaxi operations in all four tier 1 cities in China. During our test drives in Guangzhou and Shenzhen, Pony impressed us with its capability in handling complicated road situations without human intervention. We forecast a 2025-30 sales CAGR of 96% on Pony’s robotaxi technology and operating scaling efforts.”

Pony AI Inc. (NASDAQ:PONY) specializes in autonomous mobility, offering AI-driven robotruck and robotaxi services, intelligent driving software, and vehicle integration solutions.

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