Alphabet’s Waymo to start offering driverless ride-share car services in Singapore in 2028
This marks the firm’s second confirmed Asia market and its first entry into South-east Asia
Alphabet’s Waymo is set to launch driverless ride-share car services in Singapore by 2028, marking its first foray into Southeast Asia. The operator announced plans at Google’s Asia-Pacific headquarters in Singapore. Waymo’s inaugural fleet of vehicles will consist of Jaguar I-PACE SUVs, although the total number of cars and long-term fleet size remain undisclosed.
The cars will be piloted by trained autonomous vehicle specialists who will acclimate themselves to Singapore’s roads and weather conditions. These specialists will be recruited locally, along with personnel for fleet maintenance and customer support. Waymo aims to address the “first-and-last-mile transit gaps” across residential and commercial districts, thereby facilitating a seamless connection to public transportation.
CEO Tekedra Mawakana emphasized the safety of Waymo’s vehicles, stating that they are 94% less likely to be involved in crashes causing serious injuries and 84% less likely to cause injuries to cyclists than human-driven vehicles. Since 2020, Waymo has provided millions of rides across US cities, with the company’s entry into Singapore expected to complement the city-state’s mobility ecosystem by offering a secure, convenient, and reliable alternative.
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