inDrive plans 2027 Kazakhstan robotaxi tests with Pony.ai and Nvidia

What happened

inDrive, Pony.ai, and Nvidia signed a memorandum of understanding to explore robotaxi testing in Astana, Kazakhstan, in the first half of 2027. Initial tests would include a safety operator, with fully driverless rides as the eventual goal. Under the proposed plan, Pony.ai would supply Gen-7 robotaxis, inDrive would operate them through its app, and Nvidia would provide AI technology including Hyperion and Halos.

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The story so far

inDrive, Pony.ai and Nvidia signed a memorandum of understanding to explore robotaxi testing in Astana, Kazakhstan, in the first half of 2027. The proposed tests would initially include a safety operator, with fully driverless rides as the eventual goal. Under the proposed plan, Pony.ai would supply its Gen-7 robotaxis, and inDrive would operate them in Kazakhstan and offer rides through its ride-hailing app. Nvidia would provide AI technology, including its Hyperion platform and Halos safety system.