Japan taps Tier IV for project to accelerate autonomous driving adoption in public sector
Tier IV has been selected for a project funded by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry to explore opportunities to accelerate the adoption of autonomous driving in the public sector. Building on the technologies and expertise developed through this project, the company aims to accelerate solutions to pressing social challenges, such as an aging population and driver shortages, in municipalities beyond the metropolitan area. Tier IV’s autonomous driving technology will power a National Diet shuttle service, connecting government buildings in central Tokyo along an approximately 3.5km route. This pilot deployment aims to address the technical challenges of operating autonomous vehicles in dense urban environments, while also establishing standardized specifications and operational processes that can serve as a reference for future public procurement.