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Self-driving vehicles

Singapore plans inclusive design for future self-driving shuttle fleets

Self-driving shuttles are currently undergoing autonomous mapping and road familiarisation in Punggol.
Self-driving shuttles are currently undergoing autonomous mapping and road familiarisation in Punggol.

Chinese autonomous driving firm WeRide taps banks for Hong Kong listing: Sources

Grab and WeRide are preparing to launch an autonomous vehicle service in Singapore in 2026.
Grab and WeRide are preparing to launch an autonomous vehicle service in Singapore in 2026.

US opens probe into nearly 2.9 million Tesla vehicles over full self-driving traffic violations

The Tesla vehicles could be recalled if they are believed to pose an unreasonable risk to safety.
The Tesla vehicles could be recalled if they are believed to pose an unreasonable risk to safety.

FairPrice Group given go-ahead to use remotely supervised driverless vehicles on roads

The FairPrice Group plans to use the vehicles to transport goods within and between its distribution centres in Joo Koon and Benoi.
The FairPrice Group plans to use the vehicles to transport goods within and between its distribution centres in Joo Koon and Benoi.

Driverless public buses: $8.1m contract awarded for 16-seat vehicles to ply routes in Marina Bay, one-north

ntav02 - Visuals of similar BYD buses currently operating in Japan that could be used for the pilot deployment.
Credit: LTA
ntav02 - Visuals of similar BYD buses currently operating in Japan that could be used for the pilot deployment.
Credit: LTA

How new self-driving vehicles in Singapore are tested before they hit the roads

Developers of self-driving vehicles have to complete their first test of basic manoeuvres at a track modelled after regular public roads.
Developers of self-driving vehicles have to complete their first test of basic manoeuvres at a track modelled after regular public roads.

Amazon’s Zoox seeks approval for driverless car deployment

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 07: An Amazon Zoox driverless robotaxi drives on the Las Vegas Strip on August 07, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Amazon's autonomous vehicle company Zoox is actively testing and preparing to launch its robotaxi service in Las Vegas and has partnered with Resorts World Las Vegas to become the resort's official robotaxi partner.   Justin Sullivan/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by JUSTIN SULLIVAN / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 07: An Amazon Zoox driverless robotaxi drives on the Las Vegas Strip on August 07, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Amazon's autonomous vehicle company Zoox is actively testing and preparing to launch its robotaxi service in Las Vegas and has partnered with Resorts World Las Vegas to become the resort's official robotaxi partner.   Justin Sullivan/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by JUSTIN SULLIVAN / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Wanted: Safety, remote fleet operators for autonomous vehicles

A self-driving shuttle at a public roadshow at Punggol Digital District on Sept 20.
A self-driving shuttle at a public roadshow at Punggol Digital District on Sept 20.

First self-driving shuttles launched in Punggol; passenger service to start in 2026

Decked in bright purple livery with an amber beacon on the roof, a mix of five- and eight-seater vehicles will be used to operate three routes.
Decked in bright purple livery with an amber beacon on the roof, a mix of five- and eight-seater vehicles will be used to operate three routes.

Ryde partners AV company MooVita to propose driverless shuttle service in Punggol in Q4

The proposed service will operate with safety officers onboard for 12 months.
The proposed service will operate with safety officers onboard for 12 months.

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