Grab has now announced that they have invested in one of the self-driving focused companies, called WeRide. In parallel with this strategic investment, Grab will also drive the introduction and commercialization of robo-taxis in the Southeast Asia region.
Grab says that it is their mission to ensure that everyone in Southeast Asia has access to transportation at any time, and today one of the constraints is labor. With the implementation of robo-taxis, this is expected to be overcome, and offer more efficient transportation to users.
Grab and WeRide will also collaborate on various matters involving operations and technical, as well as more parallel management integration within Grab. Grab targets the investment in WeRide to be fully completed by the first half of 2026. The investment value has not been disclosed at this time.