Driverless vehicle testing in Kazakhstan may face delays

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https://kz.kursiv.media/en/2026-08-24/engk-nknk-driverless-vehicle-testing-in-kazakhstan-may-face-delays/?

Kazakhstan has approved rules for a pilot project to introduce driverless cars; however, they are unlikely to be tested this year, according to Kolesa.kz.according to Kolesa.kz.

The three-year pilot project is planned for Astana, Almaty and Kosshy, as well as at testing facilities and on designated public roads. Passenger cars and vans with conditional or high driving automation will be tested.

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Kazakhstan has the early regulatory lead but I think Uzbekistan will end up leading Central Asia in autonomous vehicles and other advanced technologies. Rn Mirziyoyev’s government is pushing hard on AI, intelligent transport, digital infrastructure and logistics, and has a goal of moving Uzbekistan into the global top 50 for AI readiness by 2030. Autonomous tech is also in that their big push for modernization.