New services incorporating advanced technologies such as AI and IoT, and productivity improvement
First written in FY2019. 10 of 13 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2021-Q3. Latest entry: 2026-10-01.
57 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「In April, we expanded the operating hours of the AI on-demand bus demonstration test in Tenjincho, Fujisawa City, advancing initiatives toward sustainable mobility services. In July, following the opening of the roadside station Shonan Chigasaki, we also began operating a new route connecting the south exit of Chigasaki Station with the facility to meet new demand.」
The expansion of operating hours for the AI on-demand bus demonstration test and the launch of service on a new route advanced the development of new transportation modes and regional transportation networks. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「In June, we began a demonstration test of an AI on-demand bus in Tenjincho, Fujisawa City, and in July introduced articulated buses between Totsuka Bus Center and Dream Heights. We also advanced initiatives toward sustainable mobility services, including shifting to new transportation modes and improving transport efficiency.」
The next-generation mobility initiatives, including autonomous driving and MaaS, took concrete form through the launch of a demonstration test for AI on-demand buses and the introduction of articulated buses. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「We will realize the transition to autonomous buses and new modes of transportation, including on-demand transportation, while working with group companies to improve and optimize transportation efficiency. We will work across the group to secure and maintain regional transportation networks and realize sustainable mobility services.」
The next-generation mobility policy has taken concrete form through the transition to on-demand transportation and other services in addition to autonomous buses, and transportation optimization through cooperation across the group. - FY2022RestatedAnnual report
「Meanwhile, advances in digital technology are creating a foundation for providing new mobility services, including initiatives toward realizing autonomous driving and demonstration tests for MaaS, which integrates diverse services centered on transportation.」
The company continues to pursue a policy of creating new services through next-generation mobility, including autonomous driving and MaaS. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the local bus business, we newly introduced 3 articulated buses between the west exit of Aihara Station and Hosei University in April, improving transport efficiency.」
As part of its initiatives for advanced mobility and more efficient transportation, the company introduced 3 articulated buses between the west exit of Aihara Station and Hosei University. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「By adding an advanced character to the Kanachu brand that our group has built over the years, we aim to create new mobility services, while providing services that respond flexibly to changing demand and working to ensure safe and comfortable passenger transportation.」
The policy of using advanced technologies such as AI and IoT was reorganized in the new medium-term plan as a policy for creating advanced mobility services. The plan also describes the implementation of a demonstration test for autonomous buses. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「To put autonomous buses into practical use, the company was selected as an operator through a public call conducted by the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, which was commissioned to undertake a project for the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, to accumulate expertise in autonomous driving, and it proceeded with preparations for a demonstration test of a medium-sized autonomous bus.」
The policy of adopting advanced technologies such as AI and IoT progressed into the concrete steps of selecting an operator for autonomous buses and preparing for a demonstration test. - FY2020Specific initiatives for next-generation mobility and MaaSAnnual report
「We are also implementing initiatives aimed at realizing next-generation mobility, including autonomous driving, and MaaS, while working to maintain and secure sustainable local transportation services.」
The policy of adopting advanced technologies such as AI and IoT has expanded into specific initiative areas, including autonomous driving, next-generation mobility and MaaS. - FY2019First statedAnnual report
「We will actively adopt advanced technologies such as AI and IoT that are bringing changes to the competitive environment and industry structure, while working to provide new services and improve productivity.」
The company newly specifies measures to adopt advanced technologies such as AI and IoT and link them to the provision of new services and productivity improvement.