How Singapore became the ideal testing ground for self-driving cars

Singapore has become a testing ground for self-driving vehicles, deploying more autonomous vehicles on public roads than many countries, with a focus on labor shortages and land scarcity. The Robobus, launched in June by China's WeRide, is the first autonomous vehicle open to the public and runs a 1.2-kilometer loop with four stops on Sentosa. Singapore ranked first among 30 countries on KPMG's Autonomous Vehicles Readiness Index, and it has clear AV safety, testing and deployment guidelines. Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat said the focus will be on simpler bus routes and logistics vehicles, and that the government wants to move faster but safely.