Japan is trialling a self-driving shuttle from developer DeNA Co in the rural area of Nishikata.
During the initial testing, which began in September, the six-seat bus transported people from a service area to a municipal complex with healthcare services. The bus travels at a slow and steady speed of 10kmh (6mph).
The current trial is aimed at rural areas of the country where a majority of the population is over the age of 65.
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