WeRide launches Southeast Asia’s first fully driverless Robobus at Resorts World Sentosa

WeRide, a global leader in autonomous driving technology, has made history by launching Southeast Asia’s first fully driverless Robobus at Resorts World Sentosa (RWS), Singapore. The deployment follows a year of safe operation with a safety officer on board and has now been approved by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) to transport passengers without any onboard personnel.

This Robobus milestone comes after extensive trials and thousands of autonomous trips completed since June 2024, carrying tens of thousands of passengers across RWS. The service connects key locations such as Hotel Michael, Equarius Hotel, Hotel Ora, and The Galleria in a fixed 12-minute loop.

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WeRide’s Robobus is the first of its kind in the region to operate on public roads without a steering wheel, pedals, or a safety officer. Its navigation is powered by a suite of LIDARs, cameras, and sensors offering 360-degree obstacle detection beyond 200 meters. This fully autonomous system is monitored remotely to ensure continued safety and operational integrity.

The company’s success has earned support from Singapore’s key institutions. The Economic Development Board (EDB) and the LTA both praised WeRide’s role in advancing AV innovation. The Robobus initiative is part of a broader government plan to incorporate autonomous vehicles into Singapore’s public transport system by the end of 2025.

WeRide has also established an R&D hub in Singapore and previously rolled out autonomous sanitation vehicles in Marina Coastal Drive, Esplanade, and Jurong Lake Gardens. With ongoing collaboration with LTA and other stakeholders, WeRide aims to scale up AV adoption throughout Southeast Asia.