Chinese robotaxi operators WeRide Inc. and Pony AI Inc. are partnering with local companies to expand in Singapore, choosing one of the world’s best-mapped cities as a first stop for driverless ride-hailing in Southeast Asia.
Singapore’s Grab Holdings Ltd. has joined WeRide in plans to offer autonomous vehicles for consumers along two approved routes in the city-state’s Punggol neighborhood, the companies said in a statement on Saturday. They will deploy a fleet of 11 vehicles and start testing as soon as this month, and expect the robotaxis to be ready for hiring by early 2026.