East Japan Railway Company will conduct a pilot operation of autonomous buses on routes in the Karuizawa area. The route will run from Karuizawa Station via Naka-Karuizawa Station to Karuizawa Sengataki Hot Spring, with operations scheduled to begin on 6 September 2026.
A pilot operation of autonomous buses will begin on the route from Karuizawa Station via Naka-Karuizawa Station to Karuizawa Sengataki Hot Spring. The pilot is scheduled to begin on 6 September 2026 as part of an initiative led by JR East.
The main text does not provide details on the purpose of the pilot operation or specific matters such as the number of services, fares or operating hours.