Services in Seoul
Kakao Mobility Open to the public
A safety operator rides along · Book in: Kakao T · Since March 2026
Gangnam autonomous-driving pilot zone, weeknights 22:00 to 05:00
Joined Seoul's late-night Gangnam service on 16 March 2026 with its own driving software; it runs 6 of the 19 cars since August 2026.
Sources: Asia News Network, August 20, 2026; Asia Economy, March 15, 2026. Checked November 8, 2026.
SWM Open to the public
A safety operator rides along · Book in: Kakao T · Since September 2024
Gangnam autonomous-driving pilot zone (about 20 sq km), weeknights 22:00 to 05:00
Seoul's late-night autonomous taxi, paid since April 2026 (fares from 4,800 won); SWM runs 13 of its 19 cars after an August 2026 expansion.
Sources: Asia News Network, August 20, 2026; The Korea Times, August 19, 2026. Checked November 8, 2026.
Pony.ai Testing
A safety operator rides along
Test runs in the Gangnam pilot zone
Partner FutureLink has tested 10 Kona Electric cars with Pony.ai's kit in Gangnam (about 80,000 km); the pair plan 200 Level 4 robotaxis in Korea by 2028.
Sources: The Korea Times, August 30, 2026; Asia Economy, December 23, 2025. Checked November 8, 2026.
What changed
Pony.ai, Seoul: Signed with FutureLink to bring 200 Level 4 robotaxis to Korea by 2028 (The Korea Times)
SWM, Seoul: Gangnam late-night autonomous taxi fleet grew from 7 to 19 cars (SWM 13, Kakao Mobility 6) (Asia News Network)
Kakao Mobility, Seoul: Joined Seoul's late-night autonomous taxi service in Gangnam (Asia Economy)