Sentosa to begin on-demand autonomous shuttle service trial from 2027

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.

Referring to its initial autonomous vehicle trial in 2019, SDC said the current pilot tests a new operating model that is designed around on-demand needs of visitors.

This means that visitors will be able to book on-demand rides, with autonomous vehicles able to skip designated pick-up, drop-off points along predetermined routes.

Ride bookings will use GPS data to suggest the nearest available pick-up and drop-off points across the island.

The service will be complimentary for guests during the pilot period and will operate from 1pm to 7pm.

Future guest experience enhancements, such as commentary highlighting the attractions and offerings of the surrounding areas, are also being explored.

SDC chief executive Thien Kwee Eng said the pilot is intended to make it easier for guests to get around.

She added that the partnership with Tada also reflects the Smart Sentosa ambition, serving as a "living lab" to explore new mobility solutions that can make the guest experience even more seamless and convenient.

从 2027 年初开始，圣淘沙岛的游客将有另一种环岛游览方式。

圣淘沙发展局（SDC）周四（10月29日）表示，将与Tada Mobility合作，推出按需共享自动驾驶汽车服务的试点项目。

他们补充说：“这项服务旨在为游客提供更便捷、更易获得的交通选择，让他们能够以风景优美、令人愉悦的方式游览和探索这座岛屿。”

在试点期间，两辆由 WeRide 开发的自动驾驶汽车将在总共 27 个接送点运行，这些接送点将逐步启用。

每辆车最多可容纳八名乘客，车上配备一名安全员。

这些车辆将广泛利用西乐索海滩和巴拉望海滩沿线的服务道路以及现有的公共道路，为日常游客创造更快的通勤和连接。

这样一来，游客就可以更直接地到达海滨景点和餐厅，而无需换乘海滩班车。

SDC 回顾了其在 2019 年的首次自动驾驶汽车试验，表示目前的试点项目旨在测试一种围绕游客按需需求而设计的新运营模式。

这意味着游客可以预订按需乘车服务，自动驾驶车辆可以跳过预定路线上的指定上下车点。

乘车预订将使用 GPS 数据，为乘客推荐岛上最近的可用上车点和下车点。

试点期间，该服务将免费向客人开放，服务时间为下午 1 点至晚上 7 点。

我们也在探索如何进一步提升宾客体验，例如提供讲解，重点介绍周边地区的景点和活动。

新加坡发展局首席执行官天桂荣表示，该试点项目旨在让游客更容易出行。

她补充说，与 Tada 的合作也体现了 Smart Sentosa 的雄心壮志，即作为一个“生活实验室”，探索新的出行解决方案，使宾客体验更加顺畅便捷。