Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2022
Automated-driving-system recall and permit revocation
The NHTSA investigated the Fremont incident and required a recall involving Pony.ai’s automated-driving system. Separately, the California DMV revoked the company’s driverless-testing permit over shortcomings in monitoring safety-driver records.
2021
Fremont autonomous-testing collision and permit suspension
A Pony.ai vehicle operating in autonomous mode struck a center divider and a traffic sign in Fremont after turning right. The California DMV suspended the company’s driverless-testing permit, and the incident led to a subsequent federal investigation.