Robotaxis and Grab’s billion-dollar dilemma

THE rise of autonomous driving technology puts ride-hailing firms in a dilemma: Adopt the technology now at a high cost for an uncertain payout, or wait and see and risk losing market share.

The answer is not clear cut.

Adopting the tech is likely to upset drivers – a core pillar of any ride-hailing platform today. Mobility firms that go slow, on the other hand, risk missing the boat on a disruptive tech.