SBS Transit’s bus captain fatigue monitoring system wins at Singapore Business Review Technology Excellence Awards 2026

The company earned recognition for improving bus safety through real-time fatigue detection technology.

SBS Transit has won the Emerging Technology - Transportation award in the Singapore Business Review Technology Excellence Awards 2026 for its fatigue monitoring system, Golden Eye.

Golden Eye is an AI-powered system that uses machine vision to detect signs of fatigue or distraction in Bus Captains, such as yawning or closing their eyes. It then alerts them in real time through audio, visual, and haptic alerts, such as seat vibrations, to bring their attention back to driving. This enables Bus Captains to stay alert and focused on the road at all times.

Golden Eye was first trialled in 2019 on 30 buses over a six-month period. A second trial in 2021 introduced structured coaching sessions led by Interchange Managers, alongside system alerts, to reinforce safe driving habits and address the root causes of fatigue. The trials recorded over a 50% reduction in fatigue- and distraction-related cases when the system was active. This combined approach of technology and staff engagement led to sustained behavioural improvements and fewer potential safety incidents.

Following these positive results, SBS Transit expanded the deployment of Golden Eye to around 1,000 buses in 2025, about one-third of its fleet. Further enhancements include new detection features, such as identifying when the Bus Captain is not in the cabin, amongst others.

Moving forward, SBS Transit plans to explore the integration of the Golden Eye system with the bus Operations Control Centre, enabling closer monitoring and immediate intervention when Bus Captains do not respond to alerts. This supports faster incident management and strengthens overall safety oversight.

The Singapore Business Review Technology Excellence Awards is the most prestigious awards programme for technological innovations, recognising exceptional companies in Singapore that are riding the digital disruption wave and leading the technological revolution and digital journeys of their respective industries.

The Singapore Business Review Technology Excellence Awards is presented by Singapore Business Review Magazine. To view the full list of winners, click here. If you want to join the 2027 awards programme and be acclaimed for your company's outstanding contributions in pursuit of technological innovation, please contact Danica Avila at +(65) 3158 1386 ext 217 or [email protected].

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