Grab reviews near-miss involving autonomous vehicle and pedestrian in Punggol

A Grab autonomous shuttle was involved in a near-miss with a pedestrian on Nov. 5 in Punggol, prompting the ride-hailing firm to launch a review of the incident. Video posted on social media shows the vehicle making a left turn at a junction while traffic lights are green for both the shuttle and the pedestrian. A girl steps off the curb onto the crossing, and the shuttle continues forward, prompting a nearby adult to pull the child away. The vehicle appears to slow before moving on.

Grab confirmed it is aware of the incident and is working with the Land Transport Authority and its technology partner WeRide. > "Safety is our top priority. We are aware of this incident and are closely reviewing it together with the Land Transport Authority (LTA) and our partner WeRide," a spokesperson said.

The autonomous shuttle service, which began operating to the public on April 1, runs two routes in Punggol linking Matilda Court with Oasis Terraces and Punggol Coast Mall. In July, Grab announced plans to allow passengers to book rides between designated points along these routes. The Straits Times has sought further comment from the LTA.