<ul><li>A Pony.ai self-driving taxi caught fire in Beijing, leading to the suspension of the company's autonomous vehicle testing and ride services in the area by local authorities.</li><li>No injuries were reported from the incident, but the Pony.ai app no longer offers Robotaxi booking options in Beijing as a result of the fire.</li><li>Regulators ordered the suspension, and there is no official timeline for when the services may resume, posing a setback for Pony.ai, which has faced regulatory challenges in the US.</li><li>The fire has sparked concerns about the safety of autonomous vehicle technology, potentially leading to stricter oversight and slower deployment timelines, while Pony.ai and local authorities have not yet issued official statements on the matter.</li></ul>

Pony.ai Robotaxi Fire Prompts Suspension of Autonomous Services in China

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