WeRide, a leader in autonomous driving technology, has announced a strategic equity investment from Singapore-headquartered Grab, Southeast Asia’s leading superapp. This partnership aims to accelerate the deployment and commercialisation of Level 4 Robotaxis and autonomous shuttles in Southeast Asia. The collaboration reflects a shared vision to integrate WeRide’s autonomous vehicles into Grab’s network, enhancing service and safety levels.
The investment, expected to be completed by the first half of 2026, supports WeRide’s strategy to expand its commercial autonomous vehicle fleet in the region. This partnership will establish a framework for deploying autonomous solutions across Grab’s network, enhancing operational efficiency and scalability. WeRide will integrate its technology into Grab’s fleet management, vehicle matching, and routing ecosystem.
WeRide’s CEO, Dr. Tony Han, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, stating, “Together, we will combine WeRide’s advanced AV technology and operational know-how with Grab’s strengths to accelerate safe, efficient Robotaxi services.” Grab’s CEO, Anthony Tan, highlighted the potential of AVs to address manpower constraints and improve transportation reliability in cities with driver shortages.
The partnership will focus on optimising dispatch and routing, maximising vehicle uptime, and measuring safety performance. Additionally, it will involve remote monitoring, customer support, and training initiatives to prepare Grab driver-partners and local communities for future roles in the AV industry.
This expanded partnership builds on a Memorandum of Understanding signed in March 2025, where both companies committed to exploring the technical feasibility and commercial viability of AVs in the region.
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