Driverless rides in Doha, Qatar
As of November 11, 2026, one service gives rides to the public in Doha: Pony.ai, booked in Karwa. Pony.ai carries a safety supervisor.
Data updated · Last verified
Services in Doha
| Operator | Service | Status | Who can ride | How to book | Hours | Fares | Driver | Last verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pony.ai | Robotaxi | Public | Open to public | Karwa | — | Paid | Supervised | Oct 13, 2026 |
How to ride here
Pony.ai
Book in Mowasalat's Karwa app.
Trained safety operators are on board.
Pony.ai: Doha robotaxi commercial operations, Sep 9, 2026
Map and area
Pony.ai: Fare-charging commercial pilot with Mowasalat (Karwa) since December 2025, with trained safety operators onboard. Coverage spans Old Doha and West Bay, including the Corniche, National Museum of Qatar, Museum of Islamic Art and Old Doha Port, plus an airport connection to Hamad International Airport. Fully driverless commercial operation is the planned next stage; driverless rides without an operator were demonstrated at the AEMOB Forum in September 2026. Pickup points, not a service area.
Latest updates
- Doha commercial pilot progress and first driverless rides without an onboard operator at the AEMOB Forum Pony.ai blog Officially verified
Questions
Can I ride today?
Pony.ai: Yes. Anyone can ride.
How do I book?
Pony.ai: Karwa.
Is anyone in the driver’s seat?
Pony.ai: A safety supervisor rides along.
Sources and limitations
- Pony.ai · blog.pony.ai · Last verified Oct 13, 2026Added from Pony.ai announcements and filings; not yet in the coverage sheet. Pony.ai calls this a commercial pilot; it is Pony.ai's first fare-charging service outside China. Supervised by onboard safety operators.
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