Autonomous vehicle developer May Mobility said on Thursday it has entered a multi-year strategic partnership with Singapore-based Grab Holdings to introduce autonomous vehicle (AV) services in Southeast Asia, marking its latest expansion beyond the United States and Japan. The collaboration will combine May Mobility’s AI-powered driving system with Grab’s mapping and fleet management technology to accelerate the safe rollout of driverless mobility in the region.
The partnership will integrate May Mobility’s Multi-Policy Decision Making (MPDM) system into Grab’s platform, enabling vehicles to navigate Southeast Asia’s varied and complex traffic environments. The companies will also use GrabMaps—Grab’s proprietary mapping solution—to enhance localization and adaptability, drawing from real-time, hyperlocal data to support safer and more efficient autonomous operations.
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“Grab is not only a leading mobility and technology player, but also an innovator in AV adoption across Southeast Asia,” said Dr. Edwin Olson, CEO and founder of May Mobility. “Their belief in our technology, along with our shared urgency to bring autonomous vehicles to people around the world, will power May’s next stage of growth.”
Under the agreement, Grab will leverage insights from May Mobility’s U.S. deployments to strengthen its own AV expertise and create upskilling opportunities for its driver-partners. The collaboration will also explore joint operational models tailored to Southeast Asia’s infrastructure, focusing on reliability and safety in dense urban environments.
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The deal marks May Mobility’s third major ride-hailing alliance following previous integrations with Lyft in Atlanta and a forthcoming launch with Uber. The company said the partnership with Grab underscores its strategy to focus on AI-driven autonomy while partnering with established mobility networks for market access and scalability.