GrabMaps, a hyperlocal mapping service from Southeast Asia, has announced its first countrywide mapping partnership outside the region with Mongolia’s Tino Super App. This collaboration aims to develop a comprehensive digital map of Mongolia, supporting the country’s digital ecosystem and enabling services such as ride-hailing, delivery, tourism, and e-commerce.
The partnership will initially focus on mapping Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia’s capital, before expanding to other cities. Vehicles equipped with GrabMaps’ proprietary hardware, KartaCam 2 and KartaDashCam, will gather detailed mapping data, including road networks, street names, and traffic signals. This data will be processed to create a frequently updated and data-rich map of Mongolia.
GrabMaps will provide Tino with mapping software and on-demand map services APIs, enhancing geolocation capabilities and navigation accuracy. These tools will support Tino’s taxi and delivery services, set to launch later this year.
Sriram Iyer, Head of Product, Geo and Fulfilment at Grab, highlighted the importance of advanced maps for superapps, stating, “GrabMaps technology has been instrumental for Grab’s own ability to adjust its marketplace to fast-changing conditions.” Erdenebayar Sainjargal, CEO of Teso Investment, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, noting that GrabMaps’ technology will improve the reliability of Tino’s services.
This initiative marks a significant step for both companies, with GrabMaps extending its reach beyond Southeast Asia and Tino poised to become Mongolia’s first superapp, contributing to the country’s expanding digital economy.
