Two Chinese language corporations mentioned on Saturday they’ll accomplice with native companies to launch robotaxi companies in Singapore, because the city-state expands into autonomous driving.
Journey-hailing operator Seize mentioned it could accomplice with China’s WeRide to start companies subsequent 12 months. Pony.ai and ComfortDelGro mentioned they have been teaming up for related companies and have been awaiting regulatory approval.
Seize mentioned in an announcement it has been chosen by native authorities to function two autonomous shuttle service routes within the Punggol space.
It is going to start taking passengers on five- and eight-seater automobile fashions from WeRide from early 2026 after an preliminary familiarisation part for the automobiles to review the routes intimately.
In July, WeRide was granted a allow from the Shanghai municipal authorities to function autonomous robotaxi ride-hailing companies.
Pony.ai mentioned in an announcement it additionally plans to introduce autonomous companies in Punggol with fastened routes earlier than increasing to different areas. It mentioned companies will start within the coming months after acquiring regulatory approval.
Pony.ai now operates business robotaxis in 4 of China’s largest cities – Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen.
The Toyota-backed firm has been exploring the deployment of its driverless service in South Korea, Luxembourg, the Center East and different international locations after elevating $260 million from its Nasdaq itemizing in November. It has mentioned it plans to develop its robotaxi fleet to 1,000 by the tip of this 12 months.
The Singapore authorities has been exploring autonomous driving expertise, with transport minister Jeffrey Siow visiting a number of autonomous driving corporations in China in June. Singapore already has smaller zones testing out the expertise.
