Waymo, Alphabet’s self-driving technology unit, said it would enter Singapore in partnership with the Ministry of Transport and the Land Transport Authority, with a fully autonomous, all-electric ride-hailing service via the Waymo app planned for 2028.

Singapore’s advanced multimoda transit system and sustainability goals make autonomous shared mobility a nature fit with its Land Transport Master Plan 2040, particularly for fits-and last-mile connections to public transit.

The company said its Jaguar I-PACE vehicles would arrive in the coming months. In 2027, trained autonomous specialists would begin manual driving to adapt the Waymo Driver to Singapore’s road geometry and monsoon weather patterns.

The move will mark Waymo’s first entry into Southeast Asia, following more than 20 million fully autonomous rides in its existing markets and came after the company said it would open in Tokyo in 2027.

Singapore is not a blank slate for robotaxis. WeRide, a China-based autonomous driving company, and Grab said they achieved the first autonomous vehicle ride-hailing service in the city-state.

Transport minister Jeffrey Siow said Waymo’s entry would add transport options in Singapore and help build local capabilities and jobs.

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