Grab to expand autonomous vehicle fleet from 10 to 50, eyes services beyond Punggol
The company also said hundreds of new autonomous vehicle roles will be created for the local workforce.
Grab plans to expand its autonomous vehicle fleet from the current 10 vehicles to 50 over the next six months, with the goal of extending its services beyond Punggol to other parts of Singapore. This expansion requires regulatory approval and will involve collaboration with the Ministry of Transport and the Land Transport Authority (LTA) to increase coverage within Punggol.
The company's current fleet has covered over 110,000 kilometers autonomously and served more than 12,000 unique riders. There is currently a waitlist of more than 1,000 people for Grab's new AV services, up from over 500 in July. Grab is preparing to launch an on-demand, point-to-point service across selected locations in Punggol, allowing riders to travel directly between pick-up and drop-off points.
The existing shuttle service, which operates on fixed routes, will remain free while the new on-demand service is trialed and enhanced. Grab is also developing dedicated AV infrastructure and working on a depot in Punggol. The company is investing in local talent for the AV industry, creating hundreds of new AV roles for the local workforce and exploring opportunities to establish Singapore as a regional center of excellence for AV localisation and deployment.
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