Singapore, 14 September 2026 – Grab announced today that it will be expanding its autonomous vehicle (AV) fleet by fivefold – from 10 to 50 vehicles – over the next six months. Working with the Ministry of Transport (MOT) and Land Transport Authority (LTA), Grab will also broaden its AV service coverage within Punggol. With this larger fleet, Grab aims to expand further beyond Punggol to other locations in Singapore, following regulatory approvals. Through these efforts, Grab seeks to enhance connectivity for everyday commuters.
Alex Hungate, President and Chief Operating Officer at Grab, said, “Thanks to the trust of Punggol residents, Grab has the most experience operating AVs in Southeast Asia. We continue to evolve and build our service by responding to direct feedback from the community, and by drawing on data and technology from our popular ride-hailing business. As a homegrown company deeply rooted in this region, we will introduce AVs in a way that complements our driver network, while also unlocking new career pathways for our local workforce.”
The expansion follows strong performance from Grab’s initial fleet of 10 WeRide GXRs – with proven fully autonomous operations in China and the Middle East. Following thousands of rigorous test runs, LTA approved Grab and WeRide for Community Rides for AV shuttle service in Punggol in January 2026. This was followed by Public Rides service in April 2026.
The AV fleet has logged over 110,000 kilometres of autonomous mileage on Singapore’s roads, and served more than 12,000 unique riders – 99% of whom would recommend the service. With over 1,000 people on a waitlist for new AV experiences (Click here to join the wait list), and passenger demand for more locations, direct routes, and flexible booking options, Grab, with LTA’s support, is preparing to launch an on-demand, point-to-point service across select Punggol locations, with more service points rolling out in the months ahead.
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