inDrive Partners with Pony.ai and Nvidia for Central Asia Robotaxi Tests in 2027

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Ride-hailing platform inDrive has signed a memorandum of understanding with autonomous driving firm Pony.ai and chipmaker Nvidia to launch robotaxi tests in Astana, Kazakhstan, in the first half of 2027. Pony.ai will supply its Gen-7 vehicles while Nvidia provides AI infrastructure including the Hyperion platform. Initial tests will include safety operators, aiming for fully driverless operations later. This move reflects the expanding global footprint of self-driving technology beyond major markets like the U.S. and China.

LATEST/Ride-hailing platform inDrive has signed a memorandum of understanding with autonomous driving firm Pony.ai and chipmaker Nvidia to launch robotaxi tests in Astana, Kazakhstan, in the first half of 2027. Pony.ai will supply its Gen-7 vehicles while Nvidia provides AI infrastructure including the Hyperion platform. Initial tests will include safety operators, aiming for fully driverless operations later. This move reflects the expanding global footprint of self-driving technology beyond major markets like the U.S. and China.

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TechCrunch AIT2·Oct 23, 12:0068 pts
inDrive Partners with Pony.ai and Nvidia for Central Asia Robotaxi Tests in 2027
- inDrive, Pony.ai, and Nvidia collaborate to launch robotaxi testing in Kazakhstan starting in 2027.
- Pony.ai supplies Gen-7 vehicles, while Nvidia provides the Hyperion platform and Halos safety system.
- Initial tests will involve safety operators with a goal of full autonomy, signaling the globalization of self-driving tech.
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