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Ministry of Transport

Automated & autonomous vehicles

Learn all about the use of automated & autonomous vehicles in Singapore’s transport system.​

Last updated 31 July 2026

Overview

We are continually improving Singapore’s transport sector with technology to improve the efficiency of moving people and goods. Autonomous vehicles (AVs) will be the next game changer. Deploying AVs on public roads, at airports and sea ports can help further relieve manpower constraints, create good jobs, and move people and goods more efficiently and safely.

Silver self-driving bus with colorful wrap parked on a road surrounded by lush greenery.

Resorts World Sentosa’s Autonomous Shuttle.

Land Transport

AVs are being trialled in Singapore to augment the public transport network.

Purple autonomous shuttle displayed outdoors amid modern buildings with greenery.

Deployment of Autonomous Shuttles at Punggol (Photo Credit: Land Transport Authority of Singapore)

Local operators have been running AV fixed-route shuttles in Punggol since September 2025, with rides open to the public since April 2026. These fixed-route shuttles complement the public transport network by bringing residents more directly from residential estates to key amenities (e.g. MRT, polyclinics, etc).

The AVs are easily identifiable and have gone through rigorous safety tests before being deployed and opened for public rides.

Autonomous public buses will also be piloted by end 2026 via bus service 400 in Marina Bay, and bus service 191 in one-north.

We are considering expanding AV deployment to other areas, such as Tuas, Sentosa, and Mandai to meet transport needs of workers and tourists. We are also studying ways to better meet commuters’ transport needs with AVs based on feedback gathered from commuters of ongoing trials.

Having more AVs to augment our public transport network can also create new and better-paying jobs of the future.

Purple self-driving shuttle exhibited indoors under bright lights with visitors observing.

Deployment of Autonomous Shuttles at Punggol (Photo Credit: Channel News Asia)

Maritime

Electrified automated yard cranes and unmanned driverless vehicles play a significant role in automating yard and wharf operations at Tuas Port.

At Tuas Port Phase 1, PSA operates the world’s largest fleet of Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), which are driverless vehicles that navigate fixed tracks using embedded Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology.

For subsequent phases of Tuas Port, PSA will progressively scale up the deployment of next-generation autonomous horizontal transport systems, including Intelligent Guided Vehicles (IGVs). IGVs navigate in a perception-based manner, responding dynamically to the environment in real time based on data from multiple sensors. The IGVs will support large-scale, efficient and resilient operations and allow for mixed-traffic environments where manned and autonomous vehicles can operate alongside each other.

This will enhance our port capabilities and streamline operations to meet the demands of the industry, while freeing up resources and creating more high value jobs for Singaporeans.

Yellow automated guided vehicle transporting a PSA-branded cargo container at a port terminal.

Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) at Tuas Port

Aviation

The development of AVs is critical for Changi Airport to grow and sustain its operations. It will augment the current workforce, and create new jobs for our airport workers who can supervise and control these vehicles remotely from a more comfortable, weather-proof and safe environment. It will also strengthen our operational resilience. 

Self-driving baggage tractor towing a Singapore Airlines container near a parked aircraft on the tarmac.

Autonomous baggage tractor trial by Changi Airport Group and Aurrigo International (Photo Credit: Changi Airport Group)

Autonomous baggage tractors are now deployed at Changi Airport. These autonomous baggage tractors help transport baggage between aircraft stands and Baggage Handling Areas. Besides baggage tractors, autonomous shuttle services for the movement of airside workers will also be trialled. 

Logistic

AVs are transforming the logistics sector by addressing manpower challenges and enhancing operational efficiency.

FairPrice Group and Zelos Technology have deployed AV logistics vehicles to strengthen supply chain productivity. In addition, driverless robosweepers are on trial by Chye Thiam Maintenance at various locations, helping to boost productivity and address the challenges with the rapidly aging pool of Mechanical Sweepers (MS) drivers.

Yellow autonomous street-sweeping vehicle operating at night with city skyline in the background.

Deployment of robosweeper for road sweeping (Photo credit: WeRide)