FairPrice Group trials Singapore’s first autonomous vehicle supply route

The pilot covers a 6km round trip.

FairPrice Group (FPG) has started piloting Singapore’s first autonomous vehicle (AV) route to move goods between its distribution centre and Pokka’s warehouse in Benoi, a 6km round trip.

FPG began trials on 25 February 2026. Once approved by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) for fully remote operations, the route will rely entirely on AVs to transport goods from Pokka’s warehouse to FPG’s distribution centre.

The pilot forms part of FPG’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its supply chain operations and ensure supermarket shelves are stocked more efficiently for customers.

If successful, the group plans to expand similar AV routes with other suppliers across Singapore.

Currently, FPG operates AVs to transport palletised goods between its distribution centres, completing over 100 trips weekly, each carrying up to 1.5 tonnes of ambient produce, packaged products, and essentials.

The group’s fleet includes seven AVs, with plans to expand to nearly 30 in the coming years. Each AV reduces CO2 emissions by 27 tonnes annually and allows staff to focus on more complex tasks.

Beyond AVs, FPG plans to grow its broader electric vehicle fleet to over 160 EVs by 2030.

In 2025, 15 key suppliers participated in FPG’s Sustainability Chain Decarbonisation Programme (SCDP), which helps supply chain partners set and achieve measurable decarbonisation targets.