Driverless rides in Astana, Kazakhstan
As of November 11, 2026, no driverless service runs in Astana yet. Pony.ai has announced a future launch plan, October 23, 2026.
Data updated · Last verified
Services in Astana
| Operator | Service | Status | Who can ride | How to book | Hours | Fares | Driver | Last verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pony.ai | Robotaxi | Planned | No public rides yet | — | — | No public service | — | Oct 23, 2026 |
Map and area
Pony.ai: inDrive, Pony.ai and NVIDIA signed a memorandum (Oct 23, 2026) to bring Pony.ai's Gen-7 robotaxis to Astana on the inDrive app, which would run the service. TechCrunch reports testing with a safety operator on board would start in the first half of 2027. No service area or launch date published; no rides can be booked.
Latest updates
- inDrive, Pony.ai and NVIDIA sign a memorandum to bring robotaxis to Astana, Kazakhstan Pony.ai blog Officially verified
Questions
Can I ride today?
Pony.ai: No public rides. No passenger service is available to the public here.
How do I book?
Pony.ai: No public booking channel listed.
Is anyone in the driver’s seat?
Pony.ai: AVwhere has not confirmed this.
Sources and limitations
- Pony.ai · blog.pony.ai · Last verified Oct 23, 2026Added from the Oct 23, 2026 memorandum; not yet in the coverage sheet. A non-binding memorandum, not a confirmed launch: it depends on an agreement with Kazakhstan's government, and no cars are reported on Astana's roads yet. Listed as Announced until testing starts.
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