Waymo to launch fully autonomous, all-electric ride-hailing in Singapore in 2028
Waymo says it will bring its fully autonomous, all-electric commercial ride-hailing service to Singapore in 2028, bookable through the Waymo app, in partnership with the country's transport authorities.
- more than 20 million
- more than 300 million
- 94%
- 480 metric tonnes
What Happened
Waymo said it is partnering with Singapore's Ministry of Transport (MOT) and Land Transport Authority (LTA) to lay the foundation for a fully autonomous, all-electric commercial ride-hailing service in Singapore, offered through the Waymo app in 2028. The company said the step follows more than 20 million fully autonomous rides served, more than 300 million fully autonomous kilometres driven, and a 94% reduction in injury-causing crashes compared with human drivers in the U.S. cities where it operates fully autonomously. Waymo described the rollout as deliberate and phased, requiring regulatory approvals alongside extensive engagement and collaboration, and said it is applying the same methodical, safety-first framework that has guided its growth across the United States and its work to launch in Tokyo, London and Munich.
An initial fleet of all-electric Jaguar I-PACE vehicles arrives in Singapore as Waymo establishes local operations.
Trained autonomous specialists conduct initial manual driving, adapting the Waymo Driver to local road geometry, monsoon weather patterns and more.
Public commercial launch: Waymo intends to open its fully autonomous ride-hailing service to riders in Singapore through the Waymo app.
480metric tonnes per week
Waymo says its fleet prevents this much CO2 from road travel every week at its current scale.
- First- and last-mile connectivity: in existing commercial service territories more than a third of riders in San Francisco are picked up or dropped off near transit stations, and Waymo aims to bridge first- and last-mile gaps across residential and commercial hubs.
- Zero direct emissions: the 100% electric fleet directly supports the Singapore Green Plan 2030, helping lower urban carbon emissions and reducing reliance on private car ownership.
- Active mobility protection: a custom sensor suite of lidar, radar and cameras provides a 360-degree view that detects and predicts the movements of pedestrians, cyclists and active mobility users, designed for cautious, predictable interactions on dense urban streets.
“Singapore has built one of the safest, most efficient, and most forward-thinking transportation ecosystems in the world. Their focus on reliability, sustainability, and human-centric progress directly mirrors how we have built Waymo's technology and service. As we begin our journey here, we are committed to listening to the community, creating high-skilled local operational jobs, and working hand-in-hand with national leaders to complement Singapore's world class public transit network. We are honored to collaborate with the Ministry of Transport and Land Transport Authority to take this thoughtful step forward, bringing our proven commercial safety record to the Lion City.”
“Singapore welcomes Waymo's entry as our newest autonomous vehicle operator. Waymo brings world-class technology and operational expertise to Singapore, and will move us towards our vision of creating new transport options for Singaporeans. The partnership will also strengthen our ecosystem and create new capabilities and jobs here.”
Previously from Waymo LLC
Waymo announced in August 2026 that it plans to launch a fully autonomous ride-hailing service in Munich by the end of 2027, beginning with manual mapping and testing before aiming for a public launch. In September 2026 the company began matching Nashville riders with driverless Waymo cars on Lyft, the first market where its vehicles can be booked through two apps at once.
- Waymo to launch fully autonomous ride-hailing in Munich by end of 2027
- Waymo starts matching Nashville riders on Lyft, its first city served through two apps
Background drawn from MotorClaw's earlier coverage of Waymo LLC's official releases.
Why this matters
The move adds Singapore to Waymo's list of planned international markets, and if it launches it would give riders there a new way to book trips in a car with no human driver. Waymo says it expects to create high-skilled local operational jobs and to complement, rather than replace, Singapore's public transit network.
Terms in This Story
- lidar
- A sensor that uses laser light to measure distances and build a 3D picture of the surroundings, commonly used alongside radar and cameras on automated vehicles.
- autonomous vehicle
- A vehicle capable of driving without a human operator; Singapore's transport minister describes Waymo as the country's newest autonomous vehicle operator.
- first- and last-mile connectivity
- The short trips at the start and end of a longer journey that connect a traveller to a main public transit line.
Summarised from the linked release; details can be imperfect — always verify against the original source.