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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Almaty, December 29 (Xinhua) — Kazakhstan has signed memorandums of cooperation on developing a driverless taxi service as part of its smart city strategy and digital infrastructure development, the country's Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media reported on Monday.
The memorandums were signed by the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development, the Ministry of Transport of Kazakhstan, the Akimat (regional executive authority) of Astana, and Yandex Kazakhstan and InDrive. According to the Ministry of Digital Development, the implementation of driverless car projects is planned for 2026 and will be carried out in close cooperation with government agencies and city services.
Astana will be the first city in Kazakhstan to launch these projects. The pilot project's preliminary route will be from Astana International Airport to the Abu Dhabi Plaza shopping center. The launch will be preceded by thorough preparations to ensure the safety of autonomous vehicles, their passengers, pedestrians, and other road users, the department reported.
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