On November 13, news emerged that WeRide, a prominent autonomous driving technology company, and Grab, the leading super - app in Southeast Asia, made a joint announcement. The Land Transport Authority (LTA) of Singapore has officially given the green light for the two entities to carry out Ai.R (Autonomously Intelligent Ride) autonomous driving fleet tests in the Punggol district.

In the context of Singapore's transportation development, this move is highly significant. The autonomous driving travel service is set to operate on two dedicated shuttle routes within the Punggol area. There is great anticipation as it is projected to welcome its first group of public passengers in early 2026. In line with international safety standards and best practices in autonomous vehicle testing, during both the testing and the initial operational stages, every autonomous vehicle will be manned by well - trained safety officers. These officers will closely monitor the vehicle's operational status in real - time to ensure the safety of passengers and the smooth running of the tests.