Autonomous shuttle services in Punggol were opened to the public on 1 April 2026 (Routes 1 & 3). Initially free of charge, revenue service is expected to begin in mid-2026, with a flat fare of $4 per passenger (for Routes 1 & 3).
These routes were announced as part of the Autonomous Shuttle Roadshow held on 20 & 21 September 2025 at Punggol Digital District.
Punggol Autonomous Shuttle Services
Route 1 – Punggol West to East Autonomous Shuttle Service
During the trial period, routes operate on a loop basis.
Boarding is only at Matilda Court, while alighting is available at any of the drop-off points.
| Service | Punggol West to Punggol East Autonomous Shuttle Service [Route 1] |
| Operator | Grab-WeRide (Ai.R) |
| Operating Hours | 09:30 – 17:30 (Weekdays, except Public Holidays) Last ride departs at 16:30 |
| Distance | 10 km |
| Duration | 50 mins |
| Stopping Points | Loop Service
|
Timeline
- 12 Jan 2026 – Commencement of Invitation-only rides for Punggol residents
- 1 Apr 2026 – Commencement of Public Rides
Route 2 – Punggol East to North Autonomous Shuttle Service
Invitation-only rides commenced on 7 April 2026, while Public Rides (Route 2 Lite) commence from 22 June 2026.
| Service | Punggol East to Punggol North Autonomous Shuttle Service [Route 2] |
| Operator | CDG-Pony.AI (Zig Driverless) |
| Operating Hours | To be announced |
| Distance | 12 km |
| Duration | 50 mins |
| Stopping Points | Loop Service
|
A route variant (Experiential Route 2 / Route 2 Lite) is also available for a quicker ride.
Route 2 Lite plies via Northshore Blk 420A, Punggol Coast Mall and One Punggol only.
Route 3 – Punggol West to North Autonomous Shuttle Service
During the trial period, routes operate on a loop basis.
Boarding is only at Punggol Coast Mall, while alighting is available at any of the drop-off points.
| Service | Punggol West to Punggol North Autonomous Shuttle Service [Route 3] |
| Operator | Grab-WeRide (Ai.R) |
| Operating Hours | 09:30 – 17:30 (Weekdays, except Public Holidays) Last ride departs at 16:30 |
| Distance | 12 km |
| Duration | 50 mins |
| Stopping Points | Loop Service
|
Timeline
- 12 Jan 2026 – Commencement of Invitation-only rides for Punggol residents
- 1 Apr 2026 – Commencement of Public Rides
Route 3 Mini
A route variant (Route 3 Mini) is also available for a quicker ride (20 mins).
Route 3 Mini starts and ends at Punggol Coast Mall via One Punggol & Punggol Northshore only.
Operating hours are 09:30 – 17:30 (Weekdays, except Public Holidays), with the last ride departing at 5:00pm.
No booking is required & passengers can hop-on and off at any of the designated points.
Booking Procedure
Routes Operated by Grab
- In the Grab app, click on the Transit icon under the Grab Services tab
- View shuttle details
Check out shuttle routes, timings, and seat availability before heading to your chosen pickup point. - Track the shuttle
View the live location of the shuttle on the map and through Grab’s in-vehicle camera feature. - Acknowledge AV safety terms
If it’s your first time riding an AV, acknowledge the AV Safety & Terms before boarding. - Board and register
Scan the QR code in the vehicle to register your ride.
A full step-by-step guide is published on the RideAir Ai website.
Routes Operated by ComfortDelGro
- In the ComfortDelGro Zig app, select the Zig Driverless service option
- Select Pick Up & Drop Off Point
- Select number of seats & pick up slot
- Acknowledge AV safety terms
- Scan QR code at the AV door to unlock
- Close the door, fasten seat belt and select “start ride”
A full step-by-step guide is published as a YouTube video / Zig Website.
Autonomous Shuttle Points
Signages will be placed to direct commuters to the pick-up and drop-off (PUDO) points, and to guide commuters on operating details such as routes, stops, schedules, and if pre-booking is needed, how to do so.
Vehicle Deployments
Routes Operated by Grab
- 10 units of 5-seater Robotaxi
(RD3255C, RD3256A, RD3257Y, RD3258U, RD3259S, RD3260L, RD3261J, RD3262G, RD3264B & RD3265Z) - 1 unit of 8-seater Robobus
(RD3228G)
Routes Operated by ComfortDelGro
- 5 units of Toyota Sienna with Autonomous Software by Pony.ai (5-seater)
(RD3266X, RD3267T, RD3268R, RD3269M & RD3270H)
Approach
The Land Transport Authority adopts a phased approach for the deployment of Autonomous Shuttle Services.
All shuttles will be monitored in real time, with performance data collected and analysed to ensure safe and reliable operations throughout the trial phase and commercial service.
- Testing & Preparatory phase
> Autonomous Shuttles to pass a closed-circuit test at the Centre of Excellence for Testing and Research of Autonomous Vehicles – NTU (CETRAN)
> Conduct on-road preparatory activities without passengers, with a safety operator on board at all times
Activities include detailed route mapping, sensor calibration, validation of artificial intelligence models, and allowing safety operators to familiarise themselves with the routes and localised traffic conditions. - Trial phase with community rides
> Community to be invited to experience the autonomous shuttle services with a safety operator on board for free
Residents to experience the technology and familiarise themselves with the autonomous shuttle services
> Feedback gathering by LTA & operator; service operations adjustment if required - Commercial Passenger Service
> Commencement of full passenger service, and all members of the public can take a ride.
> Details of the fares will be shared closer to the commencement of passenger service.
> Safety operators will continue to be on board at all times.
Progress
| 11 Dec 2025 | ComfortDelGro mentioned that their autonomous vehicles have completed CETRAN Milestone One batch assessment. This means that they are now able to perform trials on public roads. |
| 12 Jan 2026 | Route 1 between Punggol West & East started the community rides trial |
| 1 Apr 2026 | Commencement of public rides for Route 1 & 3 Route 3 Mini route launched for public rides |
| 7 Apr 2026 | Route 2 started the community rides trial |
References
- First autonomous shuttle service in Punggol to open to public by second quarter of 2026 – cna [Retrieved 20 Sep 2025]
- Here’s how to ride on the autonomous shuttle at Punggol – Grab [Retrieved 20 Sep 2025]
- ComfortDelGro To Expand Its AV Offerings With Autonomous Shuttle In Singapore – ComfortDelGro [Retrieved 20 Sep 2025]
- New Autonomous Shuttle Services to be Progressively Deployed in Punggol – Land Transport Authority [Retrieved 20 Sep 2025]
- Punggol residents to try out driverless shuttle service from Jan 12 – The Straits Times [Retrieved 12 Jan 2026]
- Autonomous Shuttle Services in Punggol Open for Public Rides from 1 April 2026 – Land Transport Authority [Retrieved 4 Mar 2026]
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