14:14 05-11-2025

BYD to launch Singapore’s first Level 4 autonomous electric buses

BYD wins Singapore’s first Level 4 autonomous electric bus contract with LTA. A 2026 pilot on routes 191 and 400 will serve One-North and Shenton Way CBD.

BYD Singapore has become the first company to secure a contract to roll out Level 4 fully autonomous electric buses in the country. Developed with the Land Transport Authority (LTA), the initiative marks a significant step toward smarter, cleaner mobility across Southeast Asia.

The pilot will begin in mid-2026 on two routes: 191, serving the One-North business district, and 400, linking Marina Bay and Shenton Way. Sixteen-seat driverless BYD buses, powered by electricity, will run these services and charge standard fares. The choice of corridors looks pragmatic: dense, well-mapped areas that play to the strengths of high-automation fleets.

The selection process was described as one of the toughest globally, requiring proven expertise in autonomous driving, fleet monitoring and remote control. The winning consortium unites BYD, MKX Technologies and MOGOX, underscoring China’s growing footprint in smart transportation.

BYD’s e-buses are built on the company’s own platform with in-house batteries, electric motors and chips. This integrated architecture allows rapid deployment of autonomous systems and delivers high reliability that has been validated in real-world conditions.

In Singapore, the BYD Seal, ATTO 3, Dolphin, e6 and M6 are already available. The new program naturally extends BYD’s push for zero emissions and is set to make Singapore the first country in the region where public transport operates without a driver.