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Grab reviews near-miss incident involving autonomous vehicle in Punggol
Ride-hailing firm Grab is conducting a thorough review of a near-accident involving one of its autonomous vehicles and a young pedestrian in Punggol, in coordination with Singapore's transport regulator.
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Grab has initiated an investigation into a near-incident between one of its self-driving vehicles and a girl in the Punggol area, the company said on Tuesday. The ride-hailing platform stated it is working closely with the Land Transport Authority (LTA) to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Details of the near-accident remain limited, though the involvement of an autonomous vehicle in such an incident has drawn scrutiny regarding safety protocols in the deployment of driverless technology on public roads.
Grab operates a fleet of autonomous vehicles as part of its ongoing trials in Singapore. The company has emphasised its commitment to safety standards and compliance with regulatory requirements governing the testing and operation of self-driving vehicles in the city-state.
The LTA, which oversees land transport licensing and regulations, has been monitoring autonomous vehicle trials as part of its framework for integrating new mobility technologies into Singapore's transport ecosystem. Further details regarding the review outcome are expected to be made available following the completion of the investigation.