Grab to increase autonomous vehicle fleet to 50, eyes expansion beyond Punggol
It is also preparing to roll out on-demand, point-to-point autonomous rides in the estate
Grab plans to expand its autonomous vehicle fleet in Singapore to 50 cars in the next six months, starting from the current 10 units. The ride-hailing company aims to expand its operations within Punggol and eventually reach other parts of the island, pending regulatory approvals. Currently, Grab operates 10 WeRide GXR autonomous vehicles, developed by Chinese technology firm WeRide.
In Punggol, Grab plans to introduce point-to-point on-demand autonomous rides between selected locations, with additional service points to follow. The company announced this service in July, stating it will start public access in late 2026 with commercial fares. Grab's autonomous fleet has traveled over 110,000 kilometers and served more than 12,000 unique passengers in Singapore.
Ninety-nine percent of surveyed riders expressed willingness to recommend the service, with over 1,000 people on a waitlist for new autonomous vehicle experiences. Grab is also considering making Singapore its regional hub for autonomous vehicle localization and deployment, which could generate hundreds of new jobs in engineering, design, and operations.
This move is part of Grab's broader strategy to deploy thousands of autonomous vehicles across Southeast Asia by 2030, complementing its existing network of human-driven vehicles.
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