SMRT's new AI-powered bus control centre flags sleepy drivers, harsh braking
SMRT in Singapore has introduced an AI-powered 'Bus 4.0' control center to monitor driver behavior and improve safety. The system uses onboard cameras to detect fatigue and harsh driving, allowing controllers to intervene in real-time.
Why it matters
It demonstrates the practical application of AI in public infrastructure to reduce accidents and enhance operational efficiency.
More than 1,500 fatigue alerts have been flagged since last year.
Onboard CCTV footage from a bus is broadcast onto screens at SMRT's Intelligent Operations Control Centre at the Gali Batu Depot, Aug 28, 2026. (Photo: CNA/ Wallace Woon)
Justin Ong Guang-Xi 28 Aug 2026 12:00PM (Updated: 28 Aug 2026 12:29PM) Bookmark Bookmark Share WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email LinkedIn Set CNA as your preferred source on Google Add CNA as a trusted source to help Google better understand and surface our content in search results. Read a summary of this article on FAST. Get bite-sized news via a new cards interface. Give it a try. Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FAST SINGAPORE: A new bus control centre flags risks such as drowsy drivers, harsh braking and vehicles encroaching into bus lanes to ensure safer rides for commuters.
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