With Gasgoo Daily, we will offer daily important automotive news in China. For those we have reported, the title of the piece will include a hyperlink, which will provide detailed information.
WeRide, Grab roll out public Robotaxi service in Singapore's Punggol district
Who: WeRide; Grab.
What: The two companies launched a fully public Robotaxi service branded Ai.R (Autonomously Intelligent Ride).
When: April 1, 2026 (announced); pilot testing since January 2026.
Where: Punggol district, Singapore.
How:
Service opened to the general public via a dedicated booking portal.
Fleet logged over 30,000 km of safe driving.
Initial rollout includes safety operators onboard each vehicle.
14 Grab drivers certified as safety operators; more in training.
Remote operator training introduced for fleet monitoring and dispatch.
Routes connect residential areas with key amenities and transport hubs.
Operates on weekdays (9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.) with multiple route options.
Rides are free during the trial phase until mid-2026.
Why / Significance:
First time a fully public driverless mobility service is deployed in a residential community in Singapore.
Demonstrates rapid progression from regulatory approval (M1) to public rollout in about 7 months.
Supports broader expansion of autonomous mobility across Southeast Asia.
Apollo Go launches fully driverless ride-hailing service in Dubai
Who: Apollo Go (backed by Baidu); Dubai Taxi Company; Uber; Roads and Transport Authority (RTA).
What: Apollo Go began fully driverless commercial ride-hailing operations, open to the public via its mobile app.
When: March 30, 2026.
Where: Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
How:
Deployment of a phased autonomous fleet under RTA supervision.
Operates as the first fully self-operated driverless ride-hailing platform in Dubai.
Established largest autonomous vehicle fleet in the city (as stated by the company).
Dual-track strategy:
Exclusive partnership with Dubai Taxi Company.
Collaboration with Uber for future in-app ride access.
Scale & Data:
Operations expanded to 26 cities globally.
Cumulative ride orders exceeded 20 million.
Why / Significance:
Marks the first fully autonomous commercial deployment in Dubai.
Demonstrates Apollo Go’s international expansion beyond China.
Highlights integration with local mobility ecosystem and global platforms.
ZEEKR reports March deliveries with a double increase both YoY and MoM
Who: ZEEKR.
What: The company announced its March 2026 delivery results, achieving both year-on-year and month-on-month growth.
When: April 1, 2026 (announcement); data for March 2026 and Q1 2026.
Where: China (primary market context).
Key Figures:
March deliveries: 29,318 vehicles
+90% year-on-year
+23% month-on-month
Q1 2026 cumulative deliveries: 77,037 vehicles, up 86% year-on-year.
Why / Significance:
Strong delivery growth driven by high-end models, reinforcing ZEEKR’s competitiveness in the premium NEV segment.
Rapid product rollout supports sustained sales momentum.
