WeRide, a leader in autonomous driving technology, has launched Southeast Asia’s first fully driverless Robobus at Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore. This significant development follows a year of successful operations with a safety officer on board and approval from the Land Transport Authority (LTA) of Singapore. The Robobus, which operates without a steering wheel or pedals, has already transported tens of thousands of passengers and completed numerous trips safely.
The Robobus connects key locations within Resorts World Sentosa, including Equarius Hotel, Hotel Michael, Hotel Ora, and The Galleria, on a 12-minute loop. Jennifer Li, CFO and Head of International at WeRide, highlighted the importance of Singapore’s regulatory support and collaboration with local partners in achieving this milestone. “Deploying the region’s first fully driverless Robobus demonstrates that our vehicles are safe, reliable, and ready to transform public transportation at scale,” she stated.
The Robobus is equipped with LIDARs, cameras, and sensors, enabling it to detect obstacles over 200 metres away within a 360-degree range. This technology has ensured a zero-incident safety record since its launch. The initiative aligns with Singapore’s national vision to integrate autonomous vehicles (AVs) into the public transport network by the end of 2025, as announced by Acting Minister for Transport Jeffrey Siow.
WeRide has also established a research and development centre in Singapore, supported by the Singapore Economic Development Board, to advance AV innovation. Cindy Koh, Executive Vice President of EDB, expressed enthusiasm for the potential of AV technology to shape the future of mobility and create new job opportunities.
Looking ahead, WeRide plans to strengthen collaborations with LTA and other stakeholders to introduce more validated products and scalable business models across Singapore and Southeast Asia.
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