The Chinese driverless car company Pony.ai has recently had to recall some versions of its AI software from US roads due to errors in the product.

Indeed, the self-driving company has permits to conduct on-road tests of its self-driving tech in California and China and has also operated the US’s first robot-taxi service. However, one of its took out some street signs in October 2021, which led to California’s Department of Motor Vehicles withdrawing the company’s permit to operate robot-cars in December. As a result, trials ceased.

Moreover, the company has been contacted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for a recall of certain versions of its software as it is suspected to be unsafe. This will complicate the business’s aim to sell its recent self-driving module.

Although self-driving cars are still experiencing problems, the interest remains significant.