Ride‑hailing platform inDrive announced plans to launch autonomous‑taxi pilots in Kazakhstan in 2027, partnering with self‑driving specialist Pony.ai and Nvidia’s Hyperion AI platform.
inDrive has announced a partnership with autonomous‑driving specialist Pony.ai and Nvidia to launch robotaxi pilots in Kazakhstan by 2027.
Strategic partnership details
The ride‑hailing platform inDrive will collaborate with Pony.ai, which brings its self‑driving technology stack, and Nvidia, which will supply its Hyperion AI platform to power the autonomous fleet.
Why Kazakhstan?
Kazakhstan offers a relatively open regulatory environment for autonomous vehicle testing, along with vast urban corridors in cities such as Almaty and Nur‑Sultan that are ideal for early‑stage robotaxi deployments.
Timeline and rollout
The joint effort aims to begin pilot operations in 2027, starting with a limited fleet of autonomous taxis in select city zones before expanding based on performance data and regulatory approvals.
- InDrive provides the rider platform and market access
- Pony.ai supplies the autonomous driving software and sensor integration
- Nvidia delivers the Hyperion AI compute platform for real‑time perception
If successful, the pilots could pave the way for broader robotaxi services across Central Asia, positioning inDrive as a key player in the region’s emerging autonomous mobility market.
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