Grab, in collaboration with WeRide, has officially launched Singapore’s first autonomous public ride service, Ai.R, in Punggol. The service, which began operations on 1 April 2026, allows residents to experience autonomous rides within their community. The Ai.R fleet, featuring WeRide’s GXR and Robobus models, has already completed over 30,000km of autonomous travel during its trial phase.
The launch follows a community engagement phase where more than 1,000 passengers, including local residents and leaders, provided feedback to enhance the service. Alejandro Osorio, Managing Director of Grab Singapore, stated, “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.”
The Ai.R service operates on weekdays from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM, offering free rides until mid-2026. Passengers can choose from two full shuttle routes or a shorter 20-minute “Mini Route.” The initiative aims to gather insights into usage patterns to refine service and pricing standards.
WeRide’s General Manager in Singapore, Dr. Kerry Xu, expressed pride in delivering the autonomous service, highlighting its technological readiness and commitment to advancing urban mobility. The project also opens new career paths for Grab’s driver-partners, with roles such as Safety Operator and Remote Operator being introduced.
The Ai.R service represents a significant step towards a seamless and sustainable transport ecosystem in Singapore, with Grab and WeRide actively collaborating with local authorities to ensure safe integration of autonomous vehicles into the national transport system.
