Committee set up to steer S'pore's roll-out of driverless vehicles

It will look into issues such as tech and safety, jobs and transport connectivity

- Lee Nian Tjoe

A 17-member committee comprising representatives from the industry, academia, unions and the Government has been set up to guide Singapore's progressive roll-out of driverless vehicles.

Chaired by Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow, the committee will ensure that autonomous vehicles (AVs) are integrated safely into Singapore's land transport system while creating job opportunities and improving connectivity for residents.

It will coordinate the efforts of four workgroups, the Ministry of Transport said on July 31.

One workgroup will look at the near-term roll-out of AVs that takes into account residents' feedback. Autonomous shuttles are slated to start ferrying passengers in Punggol by the end of 2025.

The second workgroup will consider the regulations, liability and enforcement needed to ensure the safety and accountability of driverless technology.

Another workgroup will look at employment and industry matters, including nurturing local capabilities and creating jobs.