Uber Technologies (UBER) and Chinese autonomous vehicle maker Pony AI (PONY) announced a partnership Tuesday to put Pony AI's robotaxis on Uber's platform.

The companies will launch their collaboration in the Middle East later this year, and plan to expand to other markets later. Uber users in the covered areas will be able to select a Pony AI robotaxi for their trip, and the companies said all rides will come with a "safety operator" until Pony AI's fully autonomous software launches.

“Partnering with Uber accelerates our shared mission to make autonomous mobility a real, everyday experience for more consumers around the world," Pony AI CEO Dr. James Peng said.

The partnership is one of several Uber has made with autonomous vehicle companies, including Alphabet's (GOOGL) Waymo, WeRide (WRD), and others. Pony has also previously 澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果体彩网:partnered with automakers like Toyota (TM) to develop and manufacture its robotaxis.

Uber is set to report its first-quarter results on Wednesday.

Shares of Uber൲ were down about 1% in Tuesday morning trading, while Pony AI sharesไ rose 4%.