Yandex plans to launch robot courier delivery in Tashkent by the end of 2026. This was announced by the head of Yandex Uzbekistan, Izzat Shukurov. According to him, the robots are currently undergoing the necessary tests, after which they will be integrated into the express delivery service. They will bring groceries, prepared food, and everyday goods to customers. The exact launch date of the service and the districts where it will operate have not yet been disclosed.
The company already possesses a large fleet of autonomous delivery robots. Its size has exceeded 1,500 robots delivering orders from more than 170 Yandex Lavka darkstores. Entering the Tashkent market will be the next stage in expanding robotic delivery beyond already established territories.
The robots will make it possible to automate order delivery directly to customers and reduce the service’s dependence on couriers. At the same time, it has not yet been reported how many machines are planned to be deployed in Uzbekistan at the initial stage, or whether the technology will be available immediately across all districts of the capital.