Grab’s autonomous public ride service, Ai.R, began operating in Singapore’s Punggol district on 1 April 2026. The service is a joint effort with WeRide and uses the company’s GXR and Robobus autonomous vehicle models. During the trial phase that started in January, the fleet has already served more than 1,000 early riders and logged over 30,000 km of autonomous mileage.
Free rides were offered until the middle of 2026, after which the service will transition to a commercial model. Grab says the move will improve driver utilization, cut operating costs and enhance service reliability in high‑density urban areas, positioning the company as a pioneer in Southeast Asia’s autonomous mobility space.
The launch follows Grab’s Q4 2025 results, which were released on 11 February 2026. The company reported revenue of $906 million, up 18.6 % year‑over‑year, and its first full‑year net profit of $200 million. Adjusted EBITDA for the full year rose 60 % to $500 million, while operating cash flow fell 72.7 % YoY. Segment growth was 18 % in Deliveries, 34 % in Financial Services and 15 % in Mobility.
Anthony Tan, Group CEO, said, “We exited 2025 with a record fourth quarter, delivering our first full year of net profit and crossing 50 million Monthly Transacting Users.” He added, “We will build on this momentum by executing on a multi‑year strategy focused on further expanding our addressable market through greater affordability and reliability, while harnessing product‑led innovations to deepen ecosystem engagement and expand user lifetime values.”
Peter Oey, CFO, noted, “We delivered another record full year Adjusted Free Cash Flow through disciplined cost management and strengthened unit economics, solidifying our liquidity position and validating our long‑term strategy.” He further stated, “This strong foundation underpins our confidence in our long‑term financial outlook, where we expect to generate $1.5 billion in Adjusted EBITDA with an Adjusted Free Cash Flow conversion of 80 % by 2028.”
Alejandro Osorio, Managing Director of Grab Singapore, said, “Grab is delighted to be bringing the first autonomous vehicle service in a residential area to the public. This service is about more than just deploying state‑of‑the‑art AVs, it is about building a future where technology and the community move forward together. By integrating autonomous rides into the daily lives of Punggol residents and upskilling Grab’s driver‑partners into new roles, we are ensuring that the benefits of innovation are shared by all. We are excited to take this significant step toward a more seamless and sustainable transport ecosystem for Singapore.”
Dr. Kerry Xu, General Manager of Singapore at WeRide, added, “WeRide is proud to deliver Singapore’s first autonomous public ride service in the Punggol district. This achievement reflects our technological readiness and shared commitment with Grab to advance the future of urban mobility. Our GXR vehicles already operate as taxis in China, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia, providing safe and reliable point‑to‑point on‑demand transport to our riders. We look forward to bringing the same proven performance to Singapore, in close coordination with local authorities, as operations scale and mature.”
Grab’s 2026 guidance projects revenue growth of 20‑22 % to $4.04‑$4.1 billion and adjusted EBITDA growth of 40‑44 % to $700‑$720 million, reflecting confidence in scaling its autonomous platform and the broader super‑app ecosystem.
The Ai.R launch aligns with Singapore’s national agenda to advance autonomous vehicles and addresses the country’s manpower constraints and aging population. By deploying AVs at scale, Grab aims to reduce long‑term operating costs, create new revenue streams, and upskill its driver‑partner workforce, thereby strengthening its competitive moat against rivals such as GoTo and Sea Limited.
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