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inDrive CTO Targets First-Half 2027 Robotaxi Tests in Kazakhstan
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Fusion42 · 24 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
inDrive aims to begin testing Level 4 autonomous robotaxis in Astana, Kazakhstan, in the first half of 2027, under a memorandum with Pony.ai and NVIDIA, pending government approval. Kazakhstan has approved a three-year framework for autonomous vehicle testing allowing remote supervision without onboard drivers in key cities.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility, and 4 sources have reported it between 23 Oct 2026 and 24 Oct 2026.
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You face an open tech partnership space where inDrive, NVIDIA, and Pony.ai are active players in Central Asian robotaxi rollout. The test window opens a clear chance now to align with local regulators and operational partners.
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4 sources · first reported 23 Oct 2026 · latest 24 Oct 2026
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