Driverless Bus Route Introduced in Singapore

WeRide has launched its autonomous Robobus shuttle service at Sentosa in Singapore, marking the official opening of Singapore’s first publicly accessible, L4-level autonomous Robobus route for passenger operations.

Launched in partnership with Resorts World Sentosa and EZ Buzz Pte., the shuttle route spans 1.2 kilometers with four stops along the way. The journey takes approximately 12 minutes to complete, with hotel guests and tourists able to board the Robobus at their nearest stop.

The WeRide Robobus is a purpose-built Level 4 autonomous driving minibus, specializing in micro-transit. It has been deployed and operated in nearly 30 cities worldwide, and is being used at major passenger airports, luxury resorts, and popular tourist attractions.

Since obtaining Singapore’s M1 and T1 public road licenses for autonomous vehicles in December 2023, WeRide has successfully developed and rapidly deployed its Robobus solution.

In the future, WeRide plans to collaborate with local partners to provide autonomous driving services to local citizens and tourists, contributing to the development of smart transportation systems in the region.

Mr. Alvin Tan, Minister of State for Trade & Industry, Culture, Community & Youth of Singapore, visited Sentosa with his delegation to inspect the autonomous driving shuttle robobus. He commented; “Two months ago, I visited WeRide’s autonomous technologies at their Headquarters in Guangzhou. Yesterday, I witnessed their AV application here at Resorts World Sentosa.”

Mr. Alvin Tan also noted that by integrating autonomous vehicle technology, WeRide allows for a more productive use of its limited manpower resources, and ensures a more sustainable and scalable transport solution.