SINGAPORE, May 11 -- SBS Transit will begin testing an advanced braking system on selected public buses in Singapore in the first half of 2026, aiming to enhance road safety and reduce the risk of injuries during emergency stops.

Developed in partnership with Chinese artificial intelligence firm Streamax and Singapore-based TNT Surveillance, the Singapore public transport operator told The Straits Times (ST) that the new braking technology is designed to detect road hazards earlier than the human eye and react significantly faster. The agreement to collaborate was signed in April 2025.

Fitted with radar sensors and cameras, the system can detect obstacles up to 150m ahead and respond in just 40 milliseconds - more than 35 times faster t...