WeRide Inc.(US:WRD) Zheng Quan Ri Bao Wang·2025-09-23 03:45Core Insights - The collaboration between autonomous driving technology company WeRide and Southeast Asian super app Grab aims to launch the Ai.R project, the first consumer-facing autonomous ride-hailing service in Singapore [1][2] - The Ai.R project will operate in the Punggol area, providing autonomous shuttle services along two designated routes, marking Singapore's first deployment of such services in residential areas [1] - The initial fleet will consist of 11 autonomous vehicles, including the 5-passenger Robotaxi GXR and the 8-passenger Robobus, both of which have received Singapore's Milestone 1 certification [1][2] Project Details - Each Ai.R autonomous vehicle will be equipped with a trained Grab safety officer, transitioning from experienced Grab ride-hailing and taxi drivers, ensuring safety and reliability [2] - The project is set to officially begin passenger service in early 2026, enhancing accessibility to supermarkets, food courts, clinics, commercial areas, schools, and major transport hubs [2] - WeRide's CFO highlighted the deployment of Robotaxi GXR as a significant milestone for urban transportation development in the region, paving the way for broader commercialization [2]