WeRide has launched its Robobus shuttle service at Sentosa in Singapore in partnership with Resorts World Sentosa and EZ Buzz, marking the official opening of Singapore’s first publicly accessible, level four autonomous Robobus route for passenger operations.
The shuttle route spans 1.2km with four stops along the way, taking approximately 12 minutes to complete – hotel guests and tourists can board the Robobus at the nearest stop.
WeRide has rapidly deployed the Robobus since obtaining Singapore’s M1 and T1 public road licenses for autonomous vehicles in December last year.
WeRide Robobus is the world’s first purpose-built level four autonomous driving minibus, specialising in micro-transit. It has been deployed and operated in nearly 30 cities worldwide, widely used in key cities, major passenger airports, luxury resorts, and popular tourist attractions.
WeRide’s development in Singapore has been swift and successful and the company will continue to collaborate with local partners to bring more validated products and business models to the Singapore and South-east Asian markets.
Alvin Tan, minister of state for trade and industry, culture, community and youth of Singapore, visited Sentosa with his delegation to inspect and experience the autonomous driving shuttle Robobus. He noted that by integrating autonomous vehicle technology, it allows for a more productive use of limited manpower resources and ensures a more sustainable and scalable transport solution.
