Ge Long Hui·2025-11-13 07:20Core Insights - WeRide and Grab have received approval from Singapore's Land Transport Authority to conduct autonomous driving tests in Punggol, marking a significant step in their Ai.R project [1][2] - The Ai.R project aims to provide a public autonomous ride-hailing service, with plans to increase testing frequency by four times by the end of 2025 [1][2] - The initial phase of the project will involve 11 autonomous vehicles, including 10 Robotaxi GXR and 1 Robobus, with public service expected to begin in early 2026 [2] Group 1 - The Ai.R project is designed to offer autonomous transportation services to residents in Punggol, connecting them to key public facilities [2] - The autonomous vehicles will undergo rigorous testing to ensure reliability, including real-time analysis of road conditions and localized AI training [3] - The vehicles are equipped with advanced perception systems, enabling 360° awareness and obstacle detection even in adverse weather conditions [3] Group 2 - Training for safety operators is underway, with the first cohort consisting of former Grab drivers who are transitioning to this new role [4] - The safety operators will monitor vehicle performance in real-time during the testing and initial operational phases [4] - Feedback from safety operators will play a crucial role in optimizing the performance of the autonomous vehicles [4]