Sentosa and Tada to kick off autonomous vehicle rides in early 2027
The public can book rides through the startup’s app, with the service operating from 1 pm to 7 pm daily
Sentosa Development Corporation and ride-hailing company Tada Mobility have begun offering autonomous vehicle (AV) rides to the public, with services set to commence in early 2027. The pilot project will initially operate from 1 pm to 7 pm daily, covering the western areas of Sentosa island, including Siloso, Imbiah, and Beach Station.
The project utilizes two self-driving shuttles, each capable of accommodating eight passengers, provided by Chinese AV company WeRide. These shuttles will follow predetermined routes, with 27 pick-up and drop-off points, and will utilize both public roads and service roads, the latter being reserved for service and delivery vehicles.
Sentosa's CEO, Thien Kwee Eng, emphasized that the pilot aims to reduce wait times, enhance ride certainty, and improve overall guest experience. The project is part of Sentosa's role as a "living lab" exploring new mobility solutions. Findings from the pilot will inform the integration of AVs into Sentosa's existing transportation system and determine long-term integration possibilities.
Subsequent phases may expand the service to the rest of Sentosa, pending approval from the Land Transportation Authority. AV trials in Singapore have been ongoing since 2015, with Sentosa previously hosting an AV trial in 2019. Other cities, such as Punggol, have also embarked on AV pilots, with major players like Grab, WeRide, ComfortDelGro, and Pony.Ai actively exploring self-driving vehicles.
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