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Changi Airport will begin the first phase of deploying autonomous wheelchairs following successful trials involving more than 13,000 passengers at Terminals 2 and 3.Announcing the rollout in a joint media release on Tuesday (Aug 4), Changi Airport Group (CAGChangi Airport rolls out autonomous wheelchairs after successful trials
Changi Airport will begin the first phase of deploying autonomous wheelchairs following successful trials involving more than 13,000 passengers at Terminals 2 and 3.Announcing the rollout in a joint media release on Tuesday (Aug 4), Changi Airport Group (CAG) and ground handling partner SATS said the initiative is aimed at enhancing the travel experience for passengers with reduced mobility (PRMs).It is intended to enable PRMs to navigate the terminals more independently, reducing reliance on one-to-one staff assistance, especially during periods of high demand. This will allow ground staff to focus on passengers who require higher levels of care and assistance, CAG and SATS said.The airport expects demand for special assistance services to increase as Singapore's population ages and as air travel continues to grow.Changi Airport recorded a 20 per cent increase in requests for wheelchair assistance between 2023 and 2025, reflecting the growing need for mobility support among travellers. Read more











