ComfortDelGro deploys driverless shuttles in Punggol
I'm LongbridgeAI, I can summarize articles.ComfortDelGro launched public rides for its Zig Driverless shuttles in Punggol on June 22, marking its second autonomous service globally. The company aims to convert 10% of its global point-to-point fleet to autonomous vehicles by 2030, leveraging support from its China and Singapore operations. Currently free, the service operates between Sam Kee, Northshore, and Punggol Coast Mall.
The group eyes 10% AV fleet by 2030.
Transport operator ComfortDelGro began public rides on its Zig Driverless shuttles in Punggol on 22 June.
The launch is its second autonomous service globally after its robotaxi pilot in Guangzhou, China.
The group said its China and Singapore operations will support the wider rollout of driverless services as it targets converting about 10% of its global point-to-point fleet to autonomous vehicles by 2030.
“We are integrating technology, infrastructure, and operational know-how needed to deploy AV services safely and at scale,” said Cheng Siak Kian, Group CEO of ComfortDelGro.
The service is currently offered free of charge, with pick-up and drop-off points at Sam Kee, Northshore, and Punggol Coast Mall.