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Singapore Launches Punggol Autonomous Shuttle Pilot, First Public Route Due in 2026

Authorities set a phased, safety-first pilot that begins with mapping now, moves to free community trials in early 2026, then targets a first public route by Q2 2026.

Overview

  • LTA outlined three fixed-route services in Punggol, with Grab partnering WeRide on two routes and ComfortDelGro teaming with Pony.ai on the third.
  • The first route to open will be Grab’s service linking Matilda Court and Punggol Clover to Oasis Terraces via Punggol Plaza, operating weekdays from 9:30am to 5pm without pre‑booking.
  • Initial vehicles will run mapping and familiarisation without passengers starting next week, followed by staged free trials in early 2026 with safety operators on board.
  • Authorities set fleet targets of about 10 autonomous vehicles by end‑2025 and roughly 100–150 by end‑2026, projecting public‑transport trips could be up to 15 minutes faster.
  • ComfortDelGro and Pony.ai will operate a roughly 12‑km loop with rides bookable via the Zig app, with fare details to be confirmed closer to launch.