ComfortDelGro Corporation Limited has announced a significant investment of over S$200m to transform driving education in Singapore. Through its subsidiary, ComfortDelGro Driving Centre, the company will develop a Next-Generation Driving Centre (NGDC) at Lorong Bistari, Choa Chu Kang, over the next 30 years. This initiative aims to modernise driver training and address the decline in private driving instructors.
The NGDC will feature advanced Intelligent Driving Circuit technologies, including sensors, cameras, and AI-driven assessments, to facilitate more independent and objective training. This technology will reduce reliance on instructors and support a shift towards instructor-less training environments. The centre will replace the Bukit Batok Driving Centre by 2030 and will be a flagship multi-storey facility in western Singapore, significantly expanding training capacity.
Key features of the NGDC include nursery circuits, dedicated heavy vehicle training, simulators, classrooms, and a road safety gallery. These enhancements are expected to improve training quality and operational efficiency, potentially doubling ComfortDelGro Driving Centre’s market share in Singapore. Vincent Tan, CEO of ComfortDelGro Driving Centre, stated, “The Next-Generation Driving Centre will deliver high-quality, technology-enabled training that benefits learners through more efficient and objective assessments.”
The investment underscores ComfortDelGro’s commitment to Singapore’s transport needs and its leadership in the sector. Managing Director and Group CEO Cheng Siak Kian emphasised the importance of this long-term investment in increasing the number of drivers within the transportation ecosystem. Operations at the new centre will commence in phases, ensuring continuity for learners.
