Nissan Motor Co., along with BOLDLY Inc., Premier Aid Inc. and Keikyu Corporation, said on Thursday they will begin an autonomous mobility service pilot in Yokohama later this year.
The program will run from November 27, 2025, to January 30, 2026, covering districts including Minato Mirai, Sakuragi-cho, Kannai and Chinatown.
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The trial, supported by the City of Yokohama, will operate five self-driving vehicles based on Nissan’s Serena minivan. A remote monitoring control center, called “PLOT48,” will be established in Minato Mirai to oversee vehicle operations.
The program aims to study operational challenges and prepare for potential commercial services targeted from fiscal year 2027.
Organizers will also recruit up to 300 members of the public as participants during the trial. Those selected will be offered free transport along 26 designated locations in exchange for feedback on the service.
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Under the arrangement, Nissan will manage planning and vehicle operations, BOLDLY will supply remote monitoring technology, Premier Aid will handle onboard monitoring and passenger support, and Keikyu will contribute expertise in transport operations. Services will pause from December 20 to January 6 during the year-end holidays.
