inDrive, Pony.ai, and Nvidia Partner to Test Robotaxis in Kazakhstan by 2027
Ride-hailing platform inDrive has signed a memorandum of understanding with Chinese autonomous driving firm Pony.ai and Nvidia to launch robotaxi testing in Astana, Kazakhstan, during the first half of 2027. The partnership aims to integrate Pony.ai’s Gen-7 robotaxis into the inDrive app, utilizing Nvidia's Hyperion platform and Halos safety system to provide AI infrastructure. The initiative represents a strategic push by inDrive to compete with rivals like Uber in the autonomous mobility space using a capital-light model. By testing in Astana, the companies intend to evaluate how self-driving technology performs under harsh winter conditions involving snow and ice. This move aligns with Kazakhstan's national plans to introduce autonomous taxi services and Pony.ai's broader international expansion strategy.
Topics: Artificial Intelligence Autonomous Driving Ride-hailing Robotaxis