(October 29, 2019) IRVINE, Calif. — Hyundai, in collaboration with Pony.ai and Via, has unveiled BotRide, a shared, on-demand, autonomous vehicle service operating on public roads. Starting on Nov. 4, a fleet of self-driving Hyundai Kona Electric SUVs will provide a free ride-sharing service to the community of Irvine, Calif.