| BYD B70A02 | |
| Manufacturer | BYD Auto |
| Bodywork | Zhuhai Guangtong |
| Years in operation (Upcoming) |
2026– |
| Operator | SBS Transit (Upcoming) |
| Technical Data | |
| Length | 7 m |
| Motor | TBC |
| Battery | BYD Blade LFP (138.3 kWh) |
| Accessibility | Low Entry |
| Emission Standard | Zero tailpipe emissions |
The BYD B70A02 (BYD J6) is an electric midibus bus offered by Chinese bus manufacturer BYD Auto Industry (比亞迪).
Under the Land Transport Authority (LTA)’s Autonomous Public Bus Pilot, it procured six BYD B70A02 buses in 2025, retrofitted with autonomous driving hardware and software from Zhidao Network Technology (Beijing) (Brand Name: MOGOX). Buses are expected to enter service in mid-2026.
Introduction
As part of the Ministry of Transport (MOT) and the LTA’s plans to pilot the use of Autonomous Vehicle (AV) technology, authorities sought to procure six autonomous buses, to be deployed on passenger service for an initial three-year period, commencing in mid-2026.
In October 2025, the tender was awarded to a consortium comprising MKX Technologies Pte Ltd, Zhidao Network Technology (Beijing) Co. Ltd, and BYD (Singapore) Pte Ltd, for a contract sum of around $8.14 million. As part of this tender, six BYD B70A02 buses were delivered for local trials.
The first of these buses arrived in March 2026, according to an LTA Facebook post.
Public Showcase
One unit (Chassis number: LC06J34J9R4F00099) was showcased to the public at Our Tampines Hub in June 2026 as part of the Tampines AI Exhibition.
Preliminary Specifications
| BYD B70A02 – Specifications |
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| Drivetrain | Maximum power/torque of 140 kW |
| Battery | BYD Blade battery (Capacity 138.3 kWh) Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) chemistry; liquid-cooled with BTMS |
| Bodywork |
Zhuhai Guangtong Vehicle Manufacture Co., Ltd. Assembled in Zhuhai, China |
| EDS | Luminator Electronic Display Sign (EDS) on Front & Rear only. 120×19 Amber LED matrix sign (front & rear) Luminator Basic driver controller. |
| PIDS | Luminator SMART Passenger Information Display System (PIDS) Interior-facing LCD screen and exterior-facing LCD screen |
| Driver Assistance | TNT Surveillance – Camera mirror system – Forward collision warning system & lane departure warning (T-FA Front Alert Camera) – Side collision warning system (T-SA Side Alert Cameras) – Anti-Fatigue system (T-DA Driver Alert Camera) – Surround view camera system (T-A.I. 360°) |
| Passenger Capacity | 16 Seated + TBC Standing 1 Wheelchair Bay; 1 foldable seat |
| Other Specifications | • Clarion CI-1100A intercom speaker • 2-point seat belt for all passenger seats • Stroller restraint system • USB charging ports • Automatic wheelchair ramp |
Exterior Sensor Suite
MOGOX supplies the bus’ autonomous driving solution, with various exterior sensors and cameras mounted around the front, rear, and sides of the bus. These sensors are also factory-fitted rather than retrofitted, making them well-integrated and less visible on the exterior.
Interior
The BYD B70A02 bus features a low-entry design for wheelchair-accessibility in the front of the bus. Only a single leaf door is equipped for passenger boarding and alighting, with an emergency door on the right side of the bus.
There are 16 passenger seats, each equipped with 2-point seat belts in the bus. Of these, 7 seats are located at the raised platform towards the back of the bus, accessed via 3 steps. 5 priority seats are designated in the step-free section of the bus.
The bus is equipped with a wheelchair bay with a foldable seat integrated into the wheelchair backrest. A stroller restraint system is also provided.
Dashboard / Driver Cabin
The driver cabin features typical fare revenue equipment installed on public buses, including the Multi Application Display Terminal (MADT) as part of the new Fleet Management System for public buses, as well as the legacy New Onboard Bus Equipment.
The full suite of equipment from TNT Surveillance is also installed, including the Camera Mirror System display screens, driver anti-fatigue camera, as well as an interior CCTV footage display.
Additional screens for the MOGOX autonomous driving kit are also installed at the driver’s cab and in the passenger cabin.
Passenger Information / ADAS
The bus is installed with a Passenger Information Display System (PIDS) from Luminator Technologies Group, featuring LCD screens facing the interior (behind the driver cabin) and on the exterior of the bus. Advanced Driver Assistance Systems from TNT Surveillance are also installed.
See Also:
- Autonomous Buses in Singapore | Land Transport Guru
- Electric Buses in Singapore | Land Transport Guru
References
- LTA Facebook Video [25 Mar 2026]
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975 because always double decker but no one inside. A bit like ghost bus. Also put 405 since it only operates on selected days.
They should put on 161. 161 the driver is HELL CRAZY in the morning. Also 159 like shit F1 sometimes.
it should do the less demand routes like 91
if they choose to get more of these buses these other services could get them: 6, 42, 91, 115, 403, 405, 825, 882, 962 and any feeder route
> 962 or any feeder route
You have to be joking, most of these services see higher demand than most proper trunk services. Deploying these mini-vans (it would be an insult to call these “buses”) is just asking for trouble
Your suggestion fails
omg!!!
115 ok
Have you tried taking Svc 6 at peak hour? Have you tried to visualize how chaotic the roads are on Svc 6 route during peak hours?
Seriously… stop throwing out any random number..
How about I throw out Svc 2, 3 ,4 ,5 next？
I think they might Divide The 6 Buses into: 400:3 Buses,191:3 Buses