Grab, the Southeast Asian superapp, has initiated a pilot programme in Singapore to enhance navigation accuracy for its driver- and delivery-partners using high-accuracy GPS positioning. Collaborating with Oppo, Qualcomm Technologies, and Swift Navigation, this marks the first deployment of such technology on mobile phones and app integration in Southeast Asia.
The pilot aims to address navigation challenges in Singapore’s dense urban environment, where high-rise buildings and multi-level roads can degrade standard GPS accuracy. By integrating advanced technology from its partners, Grab’s driver- and delivery-partners can now achieve lane-level accuracy, improving navigation efficiency and reducing cancellations.
Oppo’s Find N5 foldable phone, equipped with Dual Frequency GNSS, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform, and Swift Navigation’s Skylark Precise Positioning Service, form the backbone of this initiative. These technologies work together to deliver real-time GPS correction signals, significantly enhancing location accuracy.
Nilofer Christensen, Head of Consumer Product at GrabMaps, stated, “Grab is the first to bring this level of precise positioning technology to ride-hailing in Southeast Asia.” The pilot, which began in October 2025, involves nearly 250 driver- and delivery-partners, with 60 receiving sponsored Oppo N5 devices.
For consumers, this means more accurate estimated arrival times and fewer delays. The pilot is a step towards Grab’s vision of lane-level navigation across Southeast Asia, promising smoother and more reliable journeys.
