Aichi Prefecture plans to launch Japan's first Level 4 autonomous buses on expressways by fiscal 2027, marking a major milestone in self-driving vehicle deployment.

Aichi Prefecture targets fiscal 2027 for deploying Level 4 autonomous buses on expressways

Level 4 autonomous vehicles can operate without a driver under specific driving conditions

This initiative would represent Japan's first practical implementation of fully autonomous bus service on expressways

The project demonstrates Japan's commitment to advancing autonomous vehicle technology and transportation infrastructure