Travis Kalanick Eyes Pony AI Deal with Possible Help from Uber
Travis Kalanick may buy Pony AI’s U.S. arm with backing from Uber, marking his return to the autonomous vehicle space.
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Travis Kalanick Eyes Pony AI Deal with Possible Help from Uber Travis Kalanick Pony AI Acquisition: What We Know So Far Travis Kalanick, the controversial Uber co-founder, is exploring a potential acquisition of the U.S. division of Pony AI, a Chinese autonomous vehicle company. This bold move signals a surprising return to the self-driving industry for Kalanick, who exited Uber in 2017 after a string of leadership scandals. According to The New York Times , Kalanick is actively working with investors to finance the deal—and interestingly, Uber might even play a supportive role in making the purchase happen. The news has sparked speculation about what such a move means for the future of autonomous transportation in the U.S., and how it might reshape Kalanick’s personal brand and business empire. Image Credits:Axelle/Bauer-Griffin / Contributor / Getty Images Pony AI, which went public in 2024 and reached a market capitalization of around $4.5 billion, has long been seen as a serious player in the global race for self-driving car dominance. The compan…
