The first of six self-driving public buses arrived in Singapore earlier in March. The buses will be tested on routes served by public bus services 400 in Marina Bay and 191 in one-north from the second half of 2026 as part of a pilot.
In a Facebook post on March 25, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said the six buses will be rigorously tested to ensure that they meet all safety and operating requirements before they hit the roads. When ready, the self-driving public buses will operate alongside existing manned buses, it added.
LTA provided a video preview of what the 16-seat bus looks like, noting that its features are similar to those of public buses. In the video, a space designated for a wheelchair can be seen.
The bus also comes with cameras and sensors at the front, rear and top, providing operators with 360-degree awareness of the surroundings.
