Grab rides into Indonesia smart city to test new tech

Sprawling Jakarta development will offer testing ground for AI mapping

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Grab will set up a research center in the Jakarta area to develop so-called smart city technologies related to artificial intelligence and electric cars. © Reuters

JUN SUZUKI, Nikkei staff writer

JAKARTA -- Singaporean ride-hailing company Grab will test new transportation-related technologies in a smart city under development by Indonesian group Sinar Mas outside the capital city.

The ride-hailing operator will establish a research and development center within the expansive BSD smart digital city, according to a memorandum of understanding signed Monday by Grab and the real estate arm of Sinar Mas.

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