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Self-driving vehicles

Visitors can try on-demand self-driving shuttles on Sentosa from early 2027

A preview of Sentosa’ss on-demand autonomous robobus service, developed with TADA Mobility (Singapore) Pte Ltd, along Siloso Beach Walk on Oct 29.
A preview of Sentosa’ss on-demand autonomous robobus service, developed with TADA Mobility (Singapore) Pte Ltd, along Siloso Beach Walk on Oct 29.

Plan to test driverless buses on 2 SBST routes called off as LTA explores smaller-scale trials

LTA said all six autonomous buses have been delivered to Singapore.
LTA said all six autonomous buses have been delivered to Singapore.

Forum: Passengers need clarity on liability insurance for autonomous vehicles

The jobs Singapore needs after the driverless revolution

Autonomous vehicles like those used by ride-hailing operator Waymo may make transport cheaper, safer and more efficient, the writer argues, but driverless transport comes at a cost: one of the labour market’s most accessible sources of flexible work.
Autonomous vehicles like those used by ride-hailing operator Waymo may make transport cheaper, safer and more efficient, the writer argues, but driverless transport comes at a cost: one of the labour market’s most accessible sources of flexible work.

Tougher penalties for drivers providing unlicensed point-to-point services under new rules

Minister of State for Transport Baey Yam Keng said illegal P2P services pose safety risks to passengers and undermine the livelihoods of licenced drivers.
Minister of State for Transport Baey Yam Keng said illegal P2P services pose safety risks to passengers and undermine the livelihoods of licenced drivers.

Will driverless cars make ride-hailing cheaper in Singapore?

Public expectations of the rollout of autonomous vehicles may be getting ahead of reality: the technology could disrupt jobs and transform transport, yet take years to become commonplace, says the writer.
Public expectations of the rollout of autonomous vehicles may be getting ahead of reality: the technology could disrupt jobs and transform transport, yet take years to become commonplace, says the writer.

Tesla’s supervised self-driving system often misreads speed limits, Belgian safety group finds

Tesla’s FSD driver-assistance feature can perform most driving tasks but requires drivers to pay strict attention.
Tesla’s FSD driver-assistance feature can perform most driving tasks but requires drivers to pay strict attention.

Singapore-UAE team wins autonomous car race in Italy on third attempt

Team Kinetiz with their autonomous race car after placing first in the Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League’s race at Italy’s Imola Circuit on Sept 5.
Team Kinetiz with their autonomous race car after placing first in the Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League’s race at Italy’s Imola Circuit on Sept 5.

Waymo to start offering driverless ride-share car services in Singapore in 2028

Waymo’s initial fleet will be made up of Jaguar I-PACE sports utility vehicles.
Waymo’s initial fleet will be made up of Jaguar I-PACE sports utility vehicles.

No hands on steering wheel, but fully alert: Safety operators key to success of self-driving vehicles

Sherman Seng (left), a safety operator of autonomous vehicles for Zig Driverless and fleet manager William Tan.
Sherman Seng (left), a safety operator of autonomous vehicles for Zig Driverless and fleet manager William Tan.

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