[Japanese Government Plans to Test Autonomous Trucks, Testing to Include Regular Roads] According to Japanese media reports, the Japanese government plans to conduct commercial testing of autonomous trucks, with test routes covering not only highways but also regular roads to enable autonomous transportation between specific logistics bases. The government will finalize the test routes and participating companies by the end of fiscal year 2026. Because driving on regular roads requires a higher level of technical capability than on highways, the Japanese government believes that conducting tests on regular roads is crucial for building a logistics network that utilizes autonomous trucks for long-distance transportation.
