SoftBank Unit Bringing Estonian Self-Driving Buses to Japan

A SoftBank Group Corp. affiliate has teamed up with an Estonian startup in a bid to accelerate Japan’s efforts to mobilize self-driving buses in 50 locations by 2025.

Tokyo-based Boldly Inc. plans to have self-driving buses operating in eight new areas in Japan this fiscal year to cater to rapidly aging communities. The diminutive, eight-seater driverless transporters will be manufactured by Estonia-based Auve Tech, Boldly said in a statement.

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Source: SoftBank Corp.

The SoftBank Corp.-owned startup is also in discussion with government officials on potential rule changes and a budget hike for next-generation public transportation systems in the world’s oldest ...