Singapore Debuts First Public Robotaxi Service ”Ai.R” in Strategic Partnership with WeRide and Grab
Singapore has officially entered the era of autonomous urban mobility with the launch of its first public robotaxi service, "Ai.R." Operating in the Punggol district, the service is the result of a high-profile collaboration between Chinese autonomous driving pioneer WeRide and Southeast Asia’s leading super-app, Grab. The launch marks a significant milestone in Singapore’s journey toward becoming a fully integrated Smart Nation, offering fully autonomous rides that navigate complex urban environments using advanced AI and real-time sensor fusion technology.
The "Ai.R" service is designed to interact seamlessly with live traffic, prioritizing passenger safety while optimizing route efficiency. Industry experts view this deployment as a critical litmus test for Singapore’s infrastructure readiness as it prepares to scale autonomous vehicle (AV) solutions across the city-state. As global competition in smart transport intensifies, this partnership underscores Singapore’s role as a premiere global lab for testing and deploying the next generation of AI-driven public transportation.