Grab and WeRide have officially launched Singapore’s first autonomous public ride service within a residential estate. The autonomous service, branded as Ai.R (autonomously intelligent ride), has commenced public operations in Punggol. This follows a testing phase that began in January 2026, during which more than 1,000 passengers, including residents and community stakeholders, participated in trials and provided feedback to refine the service.
To date, the Ai.R fleet has logged over 30,000 km of autonomous driving, demonstrating operational readiness. The launch represents the first deployment of autonomous passenger services in a residential setting in Singapore, integrating driverless mobility into everyday urban transport.
During the initial phase, safety operators will remain onboard the vehicles to ensure smooth operations. Grab has already trained 14 driver-partners as certified safety operators through its GrabAcademy programme in collaboration with WeRide, with additional personnel undergoing training, including remote fleet monitoring roles.
