Ryde Partners with MooVita for Autonomous Shuttle Pilot in Punggol as Singapore Accelerates Self-Driving Vehicle Adoption
Ryde Group Ltd (NYSE: RYDE) has announced a strategic partnership with MooVita to launch an SAE Level 4 autonomous shuttle service in Punggol, Singapore. The companies have submitted a proposal to the Land Transport Authority (LTA) for implementation in Q4 2025.
The pilot program will connect Punggol residents to MRT stations and transport hubs through fully integrated autonomous shuttles accessible via the Ryde app. The service will initially operate with certified onboard safety officers for 12 months before transitioning to remote supervision and eventually fully autonomous operation.
Beyond the Punggol pilot, Ryde is developing an operator-agnostic AV platform designed to integrate multiple autonomous vehicle services, including fixed shuttles, robotaxis, and other mobility solutions, creating a unified marketplace for autonomous transportation in Singapore.
Ryde Group Ltd (NYSE: RYDE) ha annunciato una partnership strategica con MooVita per lanciare un servizio di navette autonome SAE Livello 4 a Punggol, Singapore. Le aziende hanno presentato una proposta alla Land Transport Authority (LTA) per l’avvio previsto nel quarto trimestre del 2025.
Il programma pilota collegherà i residenti di Punggol alle stazioni MRT e ai nodi di trasporto tramite navette autonome completamente integrate accessibili dall’app Ryde. Il servizio opererà inizialmente con operatori di sicurezza certificati a bordo per 12 mesi, per poi passare a supervisione remota e infine a funzionamento completamente autonomo.
Oltre al pilota di Punggol, Ryde sta sviluppando una piattaforma AV indipendente dall’operatore pensata per integrare diversi servizi di veicoli autonomi, incluse navette fisse, robotaxi e altre soluzioni di mobilità, creando un mercato unificato per il trasporto autonomo a Singapore.
Ryde Group Ltd (NYSE: RYDE) ha anunciado una alianza estratégica con MooVita para lanzar un servicio de lanzaderas autónomas SAE Nivel 4 en Punggol, Singapur. Las compañías han presentado una propuesta a la Land Transport Authority (LTA) para su implementación en el cuarto trimestre de 2025.
El programa piloto conectará a los residentes de Punggol con estaciones MRT y nodos de transporte mediante lanzaderas autónomas totalmente integradas accesibles a través de la app de Ryde. El servicio funcionará inicialmente con oficiales de seguridad certificados a bordo durante 12 meses, pasando posteriormente a supervisión remota y, finalmente, a operación totalmente autónoma.
Además del piloto en Punggol, Ryde está desarrollando una plataforma AV agnóstica al operador destinada a integrar múltiples servicios de vehículos autónomos, incluidas lanzaderas fijas, robotaxis y otras soluciones de movilidad, creando un mercado unificado de transporte autónomo en Singapur.
Ryde Group Ltd (NYSE: RYDE)가 MooVita와 전략적 파트너십을 맺고 싱가포르 푼골에 SAE 레벨 4 자율 셔틀 서비스를 출범한다고 발표했습니다. 양사는 2025년 4분기 시행을 목표로 Land Transport Authority(LTA)에 제안서를 제출했습니다.
파일럿 프로그램은 푼골 주민들을 MRT 역과 교통 허브에 연결하며, 완전히 통합된 자율 셔틀은 Ryde 앱을 통해 이용할 수 있습니다. 서비스는 초기 12개월 동안 인증된 탑승 안전 요원이 동승한 상태로 운영된 뒤 원격 감독으로 전환되고 궁극적으로는 완전 자율 운행으로 이행할 예정입니다.
푼골 파일럿을 넘어 Ryde는 고정 셔틀, 로보택시 등 다양한 자율주행 서비스 통합을 목표로 하는 운영사 중립형 AV 플랫폼을 개발 중이며, 이를 통해 싱가포르 내 자율 모빌리티의 통합 마켓플레이스를 구축하려 합니다.
Ryde Group Ltd (NYSE: RYDE) a annoncé un partenariat stratégique avec MooVita pour lancer un service de navettes autonomes SAE Niveau 4 à Punggol, Singapour. Les entreprises ont soumis une proposition à la Land Transport Authority (LTA) en vue d’une mise en service au quatrième trimestre 2025.
Le programme pilote reliera les habitants de Punggol aux stations MRT et aux pôles de transport via des navettes autonomes entièrement intégrées accessibles depuis l’application Ryde. Le service débutera avec des agents de sécurité certifiés à bord pendant 12 mois, puis passera à une supervision à distance avant d’évoluer vers une exploitation totalement autonome.
Au-delà du pilote de Punggol, Ryde développe une plateforme AV indépendante des opérateurs destinée à intégrer plusieurs services de véhicules autonomes, notamment des navettes fixes, des robotaxis et d’autres solutions de mobilité, créant ainsi une place de marché unifiée pour le transport autonome à Singapour.
Ryde Group Ltd (NYSE: RYDE) hat eine strategische Partnerschaft mit MooVita angekündigt, um in Punggol, Singapur, einen SAE Level 4 autonomen Shuttle-Service zu starten. Die Firmen haben einen Vorschlag bei der Land Transport Authority (LTA) für eine Umsetzung im 4. Quartal 2025 eingereicht.
Das Pilotprogramm wird Punggol-Bewohner mit MRT-Stationen und Verkehrsknotenpunkten über vollständig integrierte autonome Shuttles verbinden, die über die Ryde-App zugänglich sind. Der Dienst wird zunächst 12 Monate lang mit zertifizierten Sicherheitsbeauftragten an Bord betrieben, bevor auf Fernüberwachung und schließlich vollständigen autonomen Betrieb umgestellt wird.
Über das Punggol-Pilotprojekt hinaus entwickelt Ryde eine betreiberunabhängige AV-Plattform, die verschiedene autonome Fahrzeugdienste wie feste Shuttles, Robotaxis und weitere Mobilitätslösungen integrieren soll, um einen einheitlichen Marktplatz für autonomen Verkehr in Singapur zu schaffen.
- Strategic partnership combines Ryde's established mobility platform with MooVita's autonomous vehicle expertise
- First-mover advantage in Singapore's autonomous vehicle market through Punggol pilot program
- Development of comprehensive AV platform infrastructure positions Ryde for future market expansion
- Alignment with Singapore government's smart mobility initiatives enhances growth potential
- Extended 12-month initial phase with safety officers before full automation
- Success dependent on regulatory approvals and performance milestones
- Limited to geofenced areas initially, restricting immediate scalability
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Ryde's autonomous shuttle partnership with MooVita creates potential new revenue stream while positioning the company within Singapore's smart mobility ecosystem.
Ryde's strategic partnership with MooVita represents a significant step into the autonomous vehicle (AV) space that could become a meaningful growth vector if executed successfully. The proposed Punggol pilot positions Ryde to be an early integrator in Singapore's emerging autonomous mobility ecosystem, potentially creating a competitive advantage as the government accelerates self-driving adoption.
What's particularly valuable here is Ryde's dual approach: first deploying fixed-route shuttles while simultaneously developing a broader AV platform infrastructure. This platform play is strategically sound as it positions Ryde as a potential central marketplace for multiple autonomous service providers rather than just another operator. By creating an operator-agnostic infrastructure that can integrate various AV services (shuttles, robotaxis, etc.), Ryde is pursuing a higher-margin platform business rather than merely operating vehicles.
The phased deployment strategy with safety officers transitioning to remote supervision demonstrates appropriate risk management. This methodical approach acknowledges the reality that public acceptance is as critical as technological readiness for AV adoption. The commitment to transparent performance metrics also indicates confidence in their operational capabilities.
From a competitive standpoint, this partnership leverages Ryde's existing user base and app infrastructure while adding MooVita's specialized AV expertise – a sensible combination that accelerates time-to-market. The focus on Punggol is strategically sound given its modern infrastructure and the government's explicit endorsement of the location for AV testing.
While significant commercial revenue from this initiative likely remains years away, the real value is in Ryde positioning itself within Singapore's autonomous mobility ecosystem before competitors can establish dominance. If successful, this could eventually transform Ryde from primarily a ride-hailing company into a comprehensive mobility platform orchestrating various autonomous services.
SINGAPORE, SG / ACCESS Newswire / September 10, 2025 / Ryde Group Ltd (NYSE American: RYDE)("Ryde'' or the "Company"), a technology company with a leading platform for mobility and quick commerce in Singapore, today announced its strategic partnership with MooVita and the submission of a comprehensive proposal to the Land Transport Authority (LTA) for an SAE Level 4 autonomous shuttle service in Punggol.
This initiative directly responds to Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow's announcement that Punggol will be the first HDB estate to pilot autonomous shuttles by the fourth quarter of 2025 due to its mature travel patterns, well-developed infrastructure, and valuable resident feedback that has helped identify practical routes for autonomous shuttle operations.
Strategic Partnership to launch pilot in Punggol
The Ryde-MooVita partnership brings together Ryde's established mobility platform with MooVita's specialized autonomous vehicle operations knowledge. The proposed service will operate fully integrated autonomous shuttles connecting Punggol residents to MRT stations and transport hubs, accessible seamlessly through the Ryde app.
"We are taking a methodical, safety-first approach that prioritises public confidence while advancing Singapore's autonomous mobility adoption," said Terence Zou, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Ryde Group. "Subject to LTA approvals, launching in Punggol will allow us to validate real-world use cases in a community that is both ready and receptive."
MooVita will provide the technical backbone for the service through its proven shuttle deployment experience in fixed-route autonomous vehicle operations.
"This partnership represents a convergence of platform reach with specialised autonomous capabilities," said Derrick Loh, Co-Founder, and CEO at MooVita. "Our expertise combined with Ryde's established user base creates an optimal environment for demonstrating practical autonomous mobility benefits to Singapore residents."
Phased Deployment with Safety-First Approach
The service will launch with certified onboard safety officers for 12 months, then transition through remote supervision stages toward fully autonomous operation, subject to LTA approvals and performance milestones. This methodical approach reflects industry learning from successful global deployments and prioritizes public confidence.
Setting new transparency standards, Ryde will publicly disclose comprehensive performance metrics including service availability, trips per vehicle, and safety records through regular reporting periods.
Building Singapore's AV Platform Infrastructure
Beyond the Punggol pilot, Ryde is developing a comprehensive AV platform designed to connect different autonomous vehicle operators including fixed shuttles, robotaxis, and other autonomous mobility services. This operator-agnostic infrastructure will enable seamless integration of multiple AV providers through standardized systems, creating a unified marketplace for autonomous transportation.
"We are building more than just a shuttle service-we are creating the foundational AV platform for Singapore's autonomous mobility ecosystem," explained Terence Zou, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Ryde Group. "Our platform will connect different operators offering AV fixed shuttles, robotaxis, and other autonomous services, enabling residents to access all autonomous mobility options through a single interface."
Advancing Singapore's Smart Mobility Vision
While the immediate focus is on the Punggol pilot, Ryde's broader vision extends to scaling its autonomous shuttle and on-demand services to other estates and industrial zones across Singapore. This progression-from fixed-route shuttles in Punggol to potential robotaxi deployments in areas like Jurong and Tuas-positions Ryde to meet Singapore's evolving transport needs while supporting the nation's smart mobility roadmap.
"We have submitted a compelling proposal for a geofenced autonomous shuttle service in Punggol. We will take a phased, safety-first approach that builds public confidence and lays the groundwork to scale autonomous mobility across Singapore," added Terence Zou, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Ryde Group.
The proposal aligns with Singapore's broader vision for greener, smarter, and more inclusive transportation. By addressing both operational requirements and safety standards, the project strengthens Singapore's position as a global leader in autonomous mobility innovation.
Regular performance reporting and milestone-based progression ensure accountability while maintaining flexibility for optimization based on operational learnings, supporting LTA's structured approach to autonomous vehicle integration.
As Singapore continues building its smart nation capabilities, Ryde's comprehensive approach positions the city-state at the forefront of practical, resident-focused autonomous vehicle implementation with implications extending to urban planning, technology adoption, and regional competitiveness.
About Ryde Group Ltd
Ryde, a homegrown super mobility app founded in Singapore, is the world's FIRST on-demand carpooling app since 2014! As a publicly listed company on the NYSE American, we are reimagining the way people and goods move around. We offer a full suite of services, including carpooling, private hire, taxi, and delivery, but what truly sets us apart is our commitment to empower our private-hire and taxi partners. We take
About MooVita Pte Ltd.
MooVita curates smart mobility solutions to roadworthy autonomous vehicles for urban municipalities worldwide. The company, headquartered in Singapore and with offices in Malaysia and China, has proudly been doing so since 2016. Today, being one of the pioneers to stand strong for a paradigm shift in mobility, we transform existing infrastructure fleets into autonomous modes for multitudinous driving conditions and offer different people and goods transportation applications.
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