# Grab autonomous vehicle nearly hits schoolgirl at traffic crossing in Punggol

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/grab-autonomous-vehicle-nearly-hits-schoolgirl-at-traffic-crossing-in-punggol/
- Published: 2026-11-06T07:02:59+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-06T07:18:34+00:00
- Original publisher: CNA (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/grab-autonomous-vehicle-traffic-incident-6530421
- Topics: World

## Key points

- Grab shuttle nearly hit a schoolgirl at a Punggol crossing.
- The incident happened during a left turn at about 8.11am.
- Grab is reviewing the footage with LTA and WeRide.

## Summary

A Grab autonomous shuttle came close to hitting a schoolgirl as it turned left at a junction in Punggol, Singapore, at about 8.11am on Thursday, 5 November. The vehicle slowed after the near miss and then continued, prompting Grab to review the incident with transport authorities and its technology partner.

The 36-second video was posted to the SG Road Vigilante Facebook group. Grab operates two fixed shuttle routes in Punggol using vehicles developed by WeRide, while ComfortDelGro runs a separate route with Pony.ai vehicles. Grab has said it plans to increase its fleet from 10 to 50 over six months and is preparing an on-demand service in selected parts of Punggol.

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