WeRide and Grab Officially Launch Singapore's First Autonomous Public Ride Service in Punggol

 

 

SINGAPORE, Radarseluma.disway.id GLOBE NEWSWIRE -- WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD, HKEX: 0800), a global leader in autonomous driving technology, and Grab (NASDAQ: GRAB), Southeast Asia’s leading superapp, today officially commenced public operations for the Ai.R (Autonomously Intelligent Ride) service in Punggol. Starting today, the public can experience Singapore's first autonomous passenger service ever deployed within a residential estate.

 

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The transition to public service follows a rigorous community engagement phase. Since January 2026, more than 1,000 passengers — including Punggol residents and community leaders — trialled the service and provided feedback that has improved the ride experience. To date, the Ai.R fleet has safely clocked 30,000km of autonomous mileage.

 

"WeRide is proud to deliver Singapore's first autonomous public ride service in the Punggol district. This achievement reflects our technological readiness and shared commitment with Grab to advance the future of urban mobility. Our GXR vehicles already operate as taxis in China, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia, providing safe and reliable point-to-point on-demand transport to our riders. We look forward to bringing the same proven performance to Singapore, in close coordination with local authorities, as operations scale and mature," said Dr. Kerry Xu, General Manager of Singapore at WeRide.

 

"Grab is delighted to be bringing the first autonomous vehicle service in a residential area to the public. This service is about more than just deploying state-of-the-art AVs, it is about building a future where technology and the community move forward together. By integrating autonomous rides into the daily lives of Punggol residents and upskilling Grab’s driver-partners into new roles, we are ensuring that the benefits of innovation are shared by all. We are excited to take this significant step toward a more seamless and sustainable transport ecosystem for Singapore," said Alejandro Osorio, Managing Director of Grab Singapore.

 

Empowering driver-partners for new AV roles

As WeRide and Grab embark on the integration of AV technologies, their key focus has also been preparing the workforce for an autonomous future.

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