Sentosa to begin on-demand autonomous shuttle service trial from 2027
Sentosa will introduce a pilot on-demand shared autonomous vehicle service starting in early 2027. The Sentosa Development Corporation is partnering with Tada Mobility for this initiative. Two autonomous vehicles developed by WeRide will be used during the trial. These vehicles can carry up to eight guests each and will include a safety operator on board. The service will progressively launch across 27 different pick-up and drop-off points. The goal is to provide visitors with more convenient and accessible transport options to explore the island.
From early 2027, visitors to Sentosa will have another way of getting around the island. The Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC) said on Thursday (Oct 29) that it is partnering Tada Mobility to launch a pilot of an on-demand shared autonomous vehicle service."The service is aimed at providing guests with more convenient and accessible transport options to get around and discover the island in a scenic and enjoyable manner," they added.During the pilot, two WeRide-developed autonomous vehicles will ply a total of 27 pick-up and drop-off points, which will be launched progressively.Each vehicle can sit up to eight guests, with a safety operator on board.The vehicles will extensively utilise the service roads along Siloso Beach and Palawan Beach, as well as existing public roads, to create faster commutes and connections for day-to-day visitors.In turn, this allows visitors to get to the beachfront attractions and restaurants more directly, without needing to change to a beach shuttle.