ComfortDelGro robotaxi pilot programme launched in China

ComfortDelGro (CDG) has partnered with Pony.ai, a pioneer in autonomous driving technology, to launch its first robotaxi pilot programme in Guangzhou, China.

This two-year pilot marks a significant step in the commercial deployment of robotaxi services for both companies and will allow CDG to develop and refine capabilities for autonomous vehicle (AV) technology operations and fleet management, with the aim of achieving future large-scale deployment in China and other international markets.

Recognising driver shortages as a global issue, CDG has said that it will explore a multitude of solutions to ensure accessible mobility. This is also part of the brand's broader strategy to explore autonomous transport solutions.

Furthermore, CDG also established a $30 million Autonomous Vehicle Centre of Excellence in Singapore that, according to the brand, will focus on the research and development of AV-related capabilities over the next five years.