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Self-driving vehicles

FairPrice Group and Pokka trial driverless delivery vehicle

FairPrice Group plans to roll out autonomous vehicle deliveries to more suppliers if the current pilot proves successful.
FairPrice Group plans to roll out autonomous vehicle deliveries to more suppliers if the current pilot proves successful.

Free autonomous shuttle rides kick off in Punggol; over 1,000 sign-ups so far

Grab is operating the public autonomous shuttle rides in partnership with Guangzhou-based AV company WeRide.
Grab is operating the public autonomous shuttle rides in partnership with Guangzhou-based AV company WeRide.

Baidu robotaxis freeze in China’s Wuhan, sparking flurry of police calls

A car of Baidu's driverless robotaxi service Apollo Go on a road in Wuhan.
A car of Baidu's driverless robotaxi service Apollo Go on a road in Wuhan.

Sign-ups open for free Punggol self-driving shuttle rides from April 1

The public can take one of three routes for free.
The public can take one of three routes for free.

First of 6 driverless public buses arrives in S’pore ahead of Marina Bay, one-north trials

The first bus arrived in Singapore earlier in March.
The first bus arrived in Singapore earlier in March.

Mixed reactions to $4 flat fare for Punggol AV shuttle service; Grab to offer introductory discount

Preview of Punggol Autonomous Shuttles Community Rides on Jan 12, 2026.
Preview of Punggol Autonomous Shuttles Community Rides on Jan 12, 2026.

Punggol self-driving shuttles open to public for free from April 1; flat $4 fee per ride from mid-2026

Interested members of the public will be able to register online for a ride on two routes from March 25.
Interested members of the public will be able to register online for a ride on two routes from March 25.

Carmakers push towards ‘eyes-off’ driving, raising questions of safety, liability

Level 3 autonomous driving allows drivers to take their eyes off when active.
Level 3 autonomous driving allows drivers to take their eyes off when active.

Waymo admits its robotaxis call ‘response agents’ in Philippines for help

The admission comes barely two weeks after a Waymo robotaxi struck a child – who sustained minor injuries – in California.
The admission comes barely two weeks after a Waymo robotaxi struck a child – who sustained minor injuries – in California.

Punggol self-driving vehicle’s collision due to human intervention

ComfortDelGro self-driving vehicle collides with road divider in Punggol
ComfortDelGro self-driving vehicle collides with road divider in Punggol

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.