GoKawiilinDrive, Pony.ai and Nvidia plan 2027 robotaxi trials in Astana, Kazakhstan
Ride-hailing app inDrive has signed a memorandum of understanding with Chinese autonomous driving firm Pony.ai and Nvidia to test robotaxis in Kazakhstan's capital Astana starting in the first half of 2027. Pony.ai would supply its Gen-7 vehicles through inDrive's app, with safety operators onboard initially before moving toward fully driverless rides, while Nvidia would provide its Hyperion and Halos AI and safety systems.