Singapore will begin trials on self-driving buses to promote public transport

In 2015, Singapore was named one of the 12 most technologically advanced countries in the world. And the country's latest project shows that it is still at the forefront of innovative technology. Self-driving buses will soon begin testing in Singapore in the hope of dealing with the challenges posed by its limited land and labour. Self-driving buses will soon begin testing in Singapore, in the hope of dealing with the challenges posed by its limited land and labour (artist's impression) Countries around the world are encouraging the development of such technologies, and high-density Singapore is hoping driverless vehicles will prompt its residents to use more shared vehicles and public transport. 'They say big dreams start small, so we are collaborating with NTU (Nanyang Technological University) on an autonomous bus trial, starting with two electric hybrid buses,' Singapore's transport regulator said in a Facebook post.