Shares of Pony AI Inc (PONY) surged 5.24% in pre-market trading on Tuesday, following the release of the company's impressive second-quarter financial results and positive developments in its Robotaxi business. The autonomous driving technology company reported narrowed losses and significant revenue growth, while also announcing accelerated production of its Gen-7 Robotaxi vehicles.
Pony AI's Q2 non-GAAP net loss narrowed to $0.13 per diluted share, a substantial improvement from the $0.91 loss reported in the same period last year. The company's total revenue for the quarter ended June 30 reached $21.5 million, representing a 76% year-over-year increase. Notably, Robotaxi fare-charging revenues surged by over 300% compared to the previous year, highlighting the growing adoption of Pony AI's autonomous driving technology.
Adding to the positive sentiment, Pony AI announced the production of over 200 Gen-7 Robotaxi vehicles in the past two months, keeping the company on track to scale up its fleet to 1,000 vehicles by the end of the year. The company has also expanded its fully-driverless commercial operations to Shanghai and remains the only company operating such services across all four tier-one cities in China. Furthermore, Pony AI has extended its presence internationally, with operations in Dubai, South Korea, and Luxembourg. These developments underscore the company's strong position in the rapidly growing autonomous driving market and its potential for future growth, likely contributing to the stock's pre-market rally.