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

> Ride‑hailing firm inDrive will start pilot autonomous rides in Astana in early 2027, using Pony.ai’s Gen‑7 cars and Nvidia’s AI platform.

Oossa · 2026-10-23 · https://oossa.com/en/indrive-plans-2027-robotaxi-tests-in-kazakhstan-with-pony-ai-and-nvidia

inDrive signed a memorandum of understanding with Chinese self‑driving firm Pony.ai and Nvidia to trial robotaxis in Kazakhstan’s capital, Astana. The pilot will start in the first half of 2027 and will begin with a safety operator on board, aiming for fully driverless rides later. Pony.ai will supply its Gen‑7 autonomous vehicles, while Nvidia will provide its Hyperion computing platform and Halos safety system. The effort is part of inDrive’s push to add low‑cost autonomous rides to its global network.

## The facts

- Testing to begin in Astana, Kazakhstan, in the first half of 2027 – inDrive CTO Yuri Misnik said this to TechCrunch.
- Pony.ai will provide Gen‑7 robotaxis; Nvidia will supply its Hyperion platform and Halos safety system.

## Why it matters

If the trial succeeds, Kazakh riders could get cheaper, on‑demand rides without a driver, and the harsh winter conditions will test the technology’s robustness.

## Sources & references

1. [Uber rival inDrive eyes 2027 robotaxi tests in Central Asia with Pony.ai and Nvidia](https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/22/uber-rival-indrive-eyes-2027-robotaxi-tests-in-central-asia-with-pony-ai-and-nvidia/) – TechCrunch, 2026-10-23

Last updated: 2026-10-23