ComfortDelGro Launches AV Academy, Signs Six MoUs to Develop Autonomous Mobility Workforce

Singapore, 4 November 2026 – ComfortDelGro Corporation Limited (SGX:C52) (“ComfortDelGro”, “the Group”) today launched the ComfortDelGro Autonomous Vehicle (AV) Academy and signed six Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) to build the workforce and operating capabilities needed to support the deployment of autonomous mobility in Singapore and the Group’s international markets. The Academy was launched on the sidelines of Singapore Urban Mobility Week 2026. Advances in artificial intelligence, computing, and sensor technology are accelerating the commercial deployment of AVs globally. For Singapore, autonomous mobility is about implementing practical solutions to sustain long-term city growth. It can augment the existing public transport network, improve localised first-and-last-mile connectivity within residential estates, and address growing transport demands amid an ageing population and persistent manpower constraints. The Academy will prepare current and future mobility professionals for emerging roles across public transport, private transport and point-to-point services, including safety operators, remote operators, fleet supervisors and AV technicians. The Academy will also support a responsible workforce transition as driverless services progressively complement the human driver workforce, helping employees and drivers develop capabilities for emerging roles. Cheng Siak Kian, Managing Director/Group CEO of ComfortDelGro, said: “Scaling autonomous mobility depends on people as much as technology. As we transform our point-to-point business the AV Academy connects our deployment requirements with workforce development. Drawing on our operational experience and the expertise of our partners, it will help build the capabilities our operations need while preparing employees and industry professionals for emerging roles in autonomous mobility.” Programmes will be informed by operational insights from ComfortDelGro’s autonomous mobility deployments in Singapore and China, including Zig Driverless’ autonomous shuttle service in Punggol, to keep training grounded in real-world operating requirements. As ComfortDelGro expands its autonomous mobility capabilities across markets, the Academy will convert experience from individual deployments into workforce capabilities, operating practices and expertise that can support future services across the Group. As the industry evolves, the Academy’s programmes will develop alongside emerging operating requirements and career pathways. Through its support for national workforce initiatives, including the recently announced manpower transition package and Skills and Workforce Development Agency’s Career Conversion Programme for AV Specialists, the Academy will help translate Singapore’s workforce policies into practical training, employment and deployment. As ComfortDelGro’s union partner, the National Transport Workers’ Union (NTWU) has been working closely with the company to support workers through industry transformation and equip them for evolving roles. Ms Yeo Wan Ling, Executive Secretary of NTWU said: “Technology may change how transport services are delivered, but workers must remain at the heart of that transformation. NTWU will continue to engage our drivers and workers on the ground, understand their concerns and work closely with ComfortDelGro to help them build the skills and capabilities needed for emerging AV roles, and importantly, to create pathways for them to progress into new opportunities that autonomous mobility will create.” To support the Academy’s capability-building efforts, ComfortDelGro has signed six MoUs with MOGOX, Ohmio, UISEE, 2getthere, Zhongtong Bus and Singtel. The partnerships bring together the Group’s experience in transport operations, fleet management and customer service with expertise in autonomous driving technology, vehicle manufacturing and connectivity infrastructure. The AV Academy launches as Zig Driverless marks its 10,000th passenger ride in Punggol. The service is also preparing to trial on-demand bookings. This would allow riders to book an autonomous vehicle for direct travel between any of its existing pick-up and drop-off points. Operating insights from these services will be incorporated into the Academy’s programmes, developing the talent and capabilities required to support the Group’s autonomous mobility operations and the wider transformation of Singapore’s transport system. Media Contact Information: Group Corporate Affairs ComfortDelGro Corporation Limited [email protected] About ComfortDelGro Corporation ComfortDelGro is a leading multi-modal transport operator offering a comprehensive suite of transportation solutions. Our extensive network spans public transport including buses and rail, point-to-point transport with taxis and private hire cars as well as business-to-business mobility solutions. Every day, millions rely on our services across 13 countries, including our core markets of Singapore, Australia, the United Kingdom and China. As an international operator, we play an important role in steering the transition towards a low-carbon economy. With around 66 percent of our owned fleet consisting of cleaner energy vehicles, we support governments and cities in enabling inclusive and sustainable transport systems. ComfortDelGro has been included in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Asia Pacific Indices for seven consecutive years.