Tier IV to Test Autonomous Buses in Saudi Arabia
Written with artificial intelligence.
Tier IV has announced its selection for a grant from Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry to implement autonomous bus technology in Saudi Arabia. The project aims to adapt its proven systems for safe and scalable mobility services in the desert environment.
Project Overview
Tier IV, a company known for its autonomous driving technology in Japan, has been awarded funding under the 'FY2023 Supplementary Global South Future-Oriented Co-Creation Project (Large-Scale Demonstration Non-ASEAN Countries)' by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
The initiative aims to develop a safe and scalable mobility service tailored to the desert environment of Saudi Arabia. Tier IV plans to conduct trials of autonomous buses while also focusing on local workforce development.
Implementation Details
The project will initially use an autonomous bus developed in Japan as a reference. Tier IV intends to collaborate with European automotive manufacturers to integrate its autonomous driving system into vehicles that can operate locally, ultimately establishing a functional bus service in the region.