ComfortDelGro Corporation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hello Robotaxi to jointly deploy and commercialise Robotaxi services in China and overseas markets. The announcement was made at the 15th Singapore-Guangdong Collaboration Council Meeting in Guangzhou. This strategic partnership will integrate ComfortDelGro’s fleet management expertise with Hello Robotaxi’s L4-level autonomous driving technology to establish an intelligent hybrid dispatching system for taxi and Robotaxi services.
The collaboration will focus on deploying Robotaxi services through ComfortDelGro’s extensive point-to-point operations, leveraging its fleet management experience and physical assets such as electric vehicle charging stations. Hello Robotaxi, backed by Alibaba, Ant Group, and CATL, will contribute its autonomous driving technology and data from its large user base. The partnership will also explore new business areas, including car rental, battery swapping, and safety officer training.
Cheng Siak Kian, Group CEO of ComfortDelGro, stated, “This partnership strengthens our technological ecosystem and underscores the importance of collaboration in next-generation mobility.” Yang Lei, Co-founder and CEO of Hello Group, added, “By combining Hello Robotaxi’s 800 million users and L4 autonomous technology with ComfortDelGro’s expertise in fleet management, we aim to effectively scale Robotaxi operations.”
This collaboration aligns with ComfortDelGro’s strategy to develop autonomous vehicle capabilities, building on its Autonomous Vehicle Centre of Excellence established in 2022. The partnership aims to create a replicable smart mobility ecosystem across ComfortDelGro’s global network, enhancing operational efficiency and user experience.
