# Uber rival inDrive eyes 2027 robotaxi tests in Central Asia with Pony AI and Nvidia

> **Publication**: aitalky (Independent AI Journalism)
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> **Original Source**: [TechCrunch AI](https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/22/uber-rival-indrive-eyes-2027-robotaxi-tests-in-central-asia-with-pony-ai-and-nvidia/)
> **Author**: Jagmeet Singh (undefined)
> **Published Date**: Friday, October 23, 2026
> **Category**: INDUSTRY
> **Tags**: AI, TechCrunch AI, industry

## Executive Summary
The company plans to begin testing Pony.ai's robotaxis in Kazakhstan's capital in the first half of 2027



## Full Coverage
Ride-hailing company inDrive , known for letting passengers and drivers negotiate fares, is working with Chinese autonomous driving firm Pony.ai and Nvidia to begin testing robotaxis in Kazakhstan in 2027

The companies said Friday that they had signed a memorandum of understanding to explore bringing Pony.ai's robotaxis to inDrive's platform — a reflection of the growing interest in self-driving technology beyond the U.S. and China

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