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"name": "Why is Singapore investing in self-driving vehicles?",
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"text": "Singapore is investing in self-driving vehicles to improve its public transport network, reduce commute times, and alleviate manpower shortages in the transportation sector. Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow aims to make public transport more appealing,especially for residents in Housing Board (HDB) estates far from the city center."
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"name": "When will self-driving vehicles be deployed in Singapore?",
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"text": "singapore plans to deploy self-driving vehicles across the island within the next five years. The land Transport Authority (LTA) is already trialing autonomous buses on selected public bus routes starting mid-2026."
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"name": "Where will self-driving vehicles operate initially?",
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"text": "initially,smaller-capacity driverless vehicles will operate on fixed routes within HDB estates. These routes can be adjusted as needed,with self-driving minibuses and shuttles transporting people to transport nodes during peak hours and to community centers or polyclinics during off-peak times."
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"name": "How will self-driving vehicles impact public transport journey times?",
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"text": "The deployment of self-driving vehicles aims to reduce the time it takes for people to travel from their homes to MRT stations or bus interchanges, addressing the 'first and last mile' challenge. Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow aims to halve the gap between public transit and private car travel times."
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"name": "What are the potential long-term implications of self-driving vehicles in Singapore?",
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"text": "In the long term, the widespread adoption of self-driving vehicles could substantially alter private vehicle ownership dynamics in Singapore, perhaps impacting the certificate of entitlement (COE) system. It may become less appealing to own a private car as autonomous vehicles offer a convenient and efficient alternative."
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"name": "What is Singapore's 2040 transport vision?",
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"text": "The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has a 2040 goal of creating 20
