TMTPOST — Autonomous driving company Pony.ai (NASDAQ: PONY) saw its U.S. shares jump more than 10% in pre-market trading on May 26, following the release of its first-quarter 2026 financial results. The company reported total revenue of $34.3 million for the quarter, representing a robust 145% increase year-over-year. This performance significantly exceeded market expectations of around $22 million, driven by continued expansion in its robotaxi operations and commercialization efforts across key Chinese cities. The strong results highlight Pony.ai’s accelerating momentum in scaling autonomous mobility solutions, particularly in robotaxi services. With ongoing fleet deployment and technology advancements, the company is well-positioned to capture greater market share in the rapidly growing autonomous vehicle sector amid intensifying competition and regulatory support for self-driving technologies in China and globally.