Grab and WeRide launch first public autonomous ride service

Punggol pilot offers free rides.

Grab and WeRide have launched Singapore’s first autonomous public ride service in Punggol, marking the first autonomous passenger service deployed in a residential estate.

The Ai.R service began public operations on 1 April and uses WeRide’s GXR and Robobus vehicle models.

The partners said the fleet had already served more than 1,000 trial riders and logged over 30,000km of autonomous mileage since January.

The service operates on weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with riders able to choose between two full shuttle routes and a 20-minute mini route. Rides will remain free until commercial service begins in mid-2026.

Grab and WeRide said the launch has also created new roles for driver-partners, including Safety Operator and Remote Operator. They said 14 Grab driver-partners have completed training to become certified Safety Operators, with more undergoing training and assessments.

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