Pony AI Inc, a leading company in advancing and commercializing autonomous driving at scale, has announced that its self-driving mobility service in Singapore—run in partnership with ComfortDelGro—has secured regulatory clearance to begin its “by-invite” ride phase, the final step before opening to the general public.

This development represents an important milestone for Pony.ai’s expansion in Singapore and supports its dual-engine growth strategy, which focuses on scaling autonomous mobility operations both within China and internationally. The progress also highlights the company’s continued collaboration with local authorities and partners to advance autonomous transport solutions in the country.

The service operates along a 12-kilometre route in the north-eastern district of Punggol, linking neighborhoods such as Punggol Northshore and Waterway Sunrise with major destinations including Oasis Terraces, Punggol Plaza, One Punggol, and Punggol Coast Mall. It also offers direct connectivity to the Punggol Coast MRT station and nearby bus interchange. The full journey takes approximately 55 minutes and is expected to reduce travel time by up to 15 minutes compared to existing public transport options.

Dr. James Peng, Founder and CEO of Pony.ai, stated that Singapore plays a key role in the company’s global rollout plans. He noted that entering the by-invite stage with ComfortDelGro moves the initiative closer to real-world operational use, allowing autonomous mobility technology to be tested in everyday commuting conditions. He also emphasized the importance of ongoing collaboration with local partners as the project advances.

Pony.ai initially revealed its plans for Singapore in September 2025 as part of its broader international expansion. This initiative builds on its strategic partnership with ComfortDelGro, which began with a memorandum of understanding signed in July 2024 and included a pilot autonomous mobility project in Guangzhou in March 2025. Together, both organizations aim to support Singapore’s efforts to enhance first- and last-mile connectivity through innovative transport solutions.

The Singapore rollout also reflects Pony.ai’s wider growth strategy. Having already demonstrated the commercial viability and strong unit economics of its robotaxi model in China, the company is now extending its proven expertise to international markets while continuing to strengthen its domestic presence. Singapore serves as a key example of applying this experience abroad.

During the by-invite phase, selected members of the local community will be able to try the service before it becomes widely available. Feedback gathered during this period will help Pony.ai and ComfortDelGro refine operations in collaboration with Singapore’s Land Transport Authority and other stakeholders, paving the way for a full public launch.

In our earlier posts, we examined the core architecture, business needs, and challenges driving the Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) revolution. Now, let’s focus on how Keysight is contributing to this transformation — equipping our customers and partners with the tools, insights, and technologies needed to confidently navigate and lead this evolution.

The SDV journey isn’t simply about keeping pace with change — it’s about defining it. That means mastering a rapidly advancing ecosystem of technologies. From electrification and perception to connectivity, cloud computing, and cybersecurity, SDVs rely on a deeply integrated and multifaceted technology stack. Keysight delivers scalable, end-to-end solutions that turn complex data into actionable insights, streamlining every stage of vehicle development.
 
How Keysight Accelerates the SDV Transformation
We empower customers across six critical technology domains essential to the success of SDVs. Below, we explore each area and highlight how Keysight’s innovations help drive performance, reliability, and progress.
 
1. E/E Platform: Powering Intelligent, Electrified Architectures
At the foundation of every SDV lies a robust electrical/electronic (E/E) architecture — the backbone that supports everything from energy management to perception systems. As vehicles evolve toward software-centric designs, E/E platforms must handle high-speed data exchange, real-time control, and scalable electrified systems.

Keysight provides precision test and validation solutions covering the entire E/E ecosystem, helping engineers simulate, measure, and optimize systems ranging from batteries to sensors. Our solutions drive faster development cycles, greater system reliability, and readiness for the future.

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2. Computing & In-Vehicle Networks: The Brain and Nerves of SDVs
High-performance computing and resilient in-vehicle networks form the intelligence core of SDVs — enabling real-time data flow across ECUs and powering functions like autonomous driving and digital cockpits.

Keysight’s Electronic Design Automation (EDA) suite accelerates design with advanced simulation, verification, and compliance capabilities. We also provide comprehensive testing for Automotive Ethernet, SerDes, and other wireline standards through tools like Novus Network Testing for realistic traffic emulation and Bit Error Ratio Test (BERT) systems for signal integrity validation.
 
3. Communication: Connectivity Without Boundaries
SDVs rely on diverse communication technologies — cellular, satellite, and short-range — to maintain continuous interaction between vehicles, infrastructure, and users.

Keysight’s communication test portfolio ensures reliability, compliance, and low latency across 4G, 5G, and emerging 6G networks.

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Together, these solutions ensure that SDVs remain securely and reliably connected — always and everywhere.
 
4. Perception: Giving Vehicles the Power to See and Respond
Perception systems enable SDVs to sense their surroundings and make real-time decisions through radar, lidar, and cameras. Keysight’s solutions validate sensor performance, system-level behavior, and sensor fusion accuracy under realistic conditions.

Our Radar Scene Emulator replicates complex driving environments to test ADAS and autonomous systems safely. For connected driving, our C-V2X Autonomous Drive Emulation platform validates communication and user interface performance.

With AI and machine learning shaping SDV perception, Keysight provides tools for testing AI/ML and Generative AI models — focusing on performance, robustness, and compliance.
 
5. Security: Building Cyber Resilience from the Ground Up
As vehicles become more software-defined and connected, cybersecurity is a fundamental design principle. Keysight helps customers embed security at every level — from chips to cloud.

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6. Cloud & Backend: The Digital Nerve Center of SDVs
The cloud underpins SDV ecosystems — powering mobility services, OTA updates, and data-driven insights. Keysight enables testing, optimization, and security validation for these distributed, dynamic systems.
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Conclusion: Shaping the Future of Mobility Together
What distinguishes Keysight is our ability to deliver insight and integration across the entire SDV lifecycle — from design to deployment.

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The SDV era is complex, but with the right partner, complexity becomes opportunity. Whether advancing EV platforms, validating AI-driven perception, or securing cloud-based architectures — Keysight stands ready to help build the future of mobility.
Let’s move forward, together.