Global ride-hailing platform inDrive has officially announced its entry into the autonomous vehicle sector. The company plans to initiate a pilot program for robotaxis in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, during the first half of 2027. This initiative marks a strategic shift for the company as it seeks to compete with larger ride-hailing rivals that have already begun integrating autonomous technology into their platforms.

To facilitate this project, inDrive is collaborating with two major technology firms. Pony.ai, a company specializing in autonomous driving software and hardware, will provide the vehicle technology. Meanwhile, Nvidia will supply the necessary computing infrastructure to support the autonomous systems. The project is currently in the planning stages, with the 2027 timeline serving as the target for the initial testing phase. This move places inDrive in a position to test the viability of robotaxi services in Central Asian markets, an area where the company has historically maintained a strong operational presence. As of now, no further details regarding the scale of the fleet or specific regulatory agreements with the Kazakh government have been disclosed.