Singapore Launches Autonomous Shuttle Service, WeRide Robobus Becomes a New Attraction at Resorts World Sentosa
03 Julio 2024 - 8:41AM
Together with Resorts World Sentosa, and EZ Buzz Pte. Ltd, WeRide
launched its Robobus shuttle service at Sentosa in Singapore. This
marks the official opening of Singapore's first publicly
accessible, L4-level autonomous Robobus route for passenger
operations.
The shuttle route spans 1.2 kilometers with four
stops along the way, taking approximately 12 minutes to complete.
Hotel guests and tourists can board the Robobus at the nearest
stop.
Since obtaining Singapore’s M1 and T1 public
road licenses for autonomous vehicles in December 2023, WeRide has
rapidly deployed the Robobus, setting a new industry benchmark for
implementation speed.
On June 20, Mr. Alvin Tan, Minister of State for
Trade & Industry, Culture, Community & Youth of Singapore,
visited Sentosa with his delegation to inspect and experience the
autonomous driving shuttle robobus. He later shared on social
media: "Two months ago, I visited WeRide's autonomous technologies
at their Headquarters in Guangzhou. Yesterday, I witnessed their AV
application here at Resorts World Sentosa!" He also noted that by
integrating autonomous vehicle technology, we allow for a more
productive use of our limited manpower resources and ensure a more
sustainable and scalable transport solution.
As Asia's premier lifestyle destination, Resorts
World Sentosa combines Universal Studios Singapore, S.E.A.
Aquarium, Dolphin Island, Adventure Cove Waterpark, a cluster of
five-star luxury hotels, an integrated resort, multiple theme
parks, and numerous celebrity chef restaurants. For ten consecutive
years, it has been recognized as the "Best Integrated Resort" by
the TGG Travel Awards.
WeRide Robobus is the world's first
purpose-built Level 4 autonomous driving minibus, specializing 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. Wherever
it runs, it becomes a popular spot for visitors to check in and
experience.
WeRide's development in Singapore has been
remarkably swift and successful. The consecutive commercial
deployments of the Robosweeper and Robobus in Singapore once again
highlight WeRide's leading position in the global autonomous
driving technology field and the replicability of its business
model.
In the future, WeRide will continue to
collaborate with local partners to bring more validated products
and business models to the Singapore and Southeast Asian markets.
This will provide efficient and high-quality autonomous driving
services to local citizens and tourists, contributing to the
development of smart transportation systems in the region.
A photo accompanying this announcement is available at
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