Sinki will be FIRST to enjoy free Self Driving Shuttle Bus in Punngol in 1st Apr. Huat hah?

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Punggol self-driving shuttles open to public for free from April 1; flat $4 fee per ride from mid-2026​

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Interested members of the public will be able to register online for a ride on two routes from March 25.

ST PHOTO: SHINTARO TAY



Summary

• Self-driving shuttles in Punggol will offer free rides for a limited time from April 1, 2026, before costing $4 from mid-2026.
• Grab, partnering WeRide, operates two Punggol routes; ComfortDelGro manages a third.
• Authorities are thinking of deploying AVs in Sentosa, Tuas, and Mandai, prioritising areas with long journey times.

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Published Mar 04, 2026, 05:35 PM
Updated Mar 04, 2026, 10:02 PM

SINGAPORE – Members of the public will be able to take

self-driving shuttle vehicles plying within Punggol

for free from April 1.


These rides will be free for an initial period, and cost a flat fare of $4 per passenger when revenue servicesstart from the middle of 2026.

Interested members of the public can register online for a ride on two routes from March 25. More details will be provided by operator Grab, which is partnering Chinese autonomous vehicle (AV) company WeRide to run the routes from Punggol West to East and from Punggol West to North.