According to TechCrunch, inDrive is set to begin testing autonomous robotaxis developed by Pony.ai in the capital city of Kazakhstan during the first half of 2027. This initiative marks a significant step toward integrating self-driving technology in Central Asia.
Pony.ai, known for its advanced autonomous driving systems, will collaborate with inDrive to deploy these robotaxis, with Nvidia likely providing essential AI hardware support. This test phase aims to evaluate the viability of robotaxis in an urban environment outside traditional tech hubs.
For Japanese investors, this development reflects the growing global expansion of autonomous vehicle technology and the increasing role of AI-powered mobility solutions in emerging markets.