(Reuters) -May Mobility said on Thursday it has secured a significant equity investment from Singapore-based ridehailing firm Grab, as part of the robotaxi startup’s move to expand in Southeast Asia next year.

The startup’s self-driving technology will be integrated into Grab’s fleet management, vehicle matching, and routing systems.

The deal is a step toward the commercial deployment of robotaxis globally, creating a blueprint for how self-driving taxis are managed within existing ride-hailing platforms.

May Mobility declined to provide further details on Grab’s equity stake in the startup.

This is May Mobility’s third partnership in the ride-hailing industry, following its recent tie-up with Lyft to launch self-driving cars in Atlanta, and an upcoming rollout with Uber in the United

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