BYD B70A02 (Autonomous Bus)

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).

As part of 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
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) Orange LED Matrix design. 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

The autonomous bus features various sensors and cameras mounted the front, rear and both sides of the bus by MOGOX.

Interior

The BYD B70Ao2 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 equipped with 2-point seat belts in the bus, of which 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 the interior CCTV footage display.

Additional screens for the MOGOX autonomous driving kit are also installed for the driver, as well as passengers.

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.

References

LTA Facebook Video [25 Mar 2026]

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