Driverless taxis are set to appear on the streets of
Astana. The project to introduce self-driving vehicles will be launched in the
capital in 2026. According to the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital
Development, a preliminary route has been selected—from Astana International
Airport to the Abu Dhabi Plaza shopping center. The initiative is being
implemented as part of the smart city strategy and the development of digital
infrastructure. The first phase will include the launch of a test site, with
passenger safety designated as the top priority. Rides will be operated only
after a risk assessment has been completed. Overall, experts note that in
countries and cities where driverless taxis have been introduced, traffic
accidents have decreased significantly—by up to 90%.
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