Autonomous Mobility Project in Tokyo Waterfront City for FY2024

Project Overview

- Verification of a small, self-driving EV bus that travels around the Symbol Promenade Park
- Verification of operation methods in mixed spaces with pedestrians and vehicles and new business models for implementation of automated driving services
- Verification of efforts to increase social acceptance of automated vehicles by improving circulation in the area

Schedule

The schedule for weekdays and weekends after SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024 and the schedule for weekends during SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024 are different.

Weekends during May 27 - June 12 and weekdays
(May 15(Wed.) - May 17(Fri.), May 22(Wed.) - May 24(Fri.), May 29(Wed.) - June 2(Sun.), June 5(Wed.) - June 9(Sun.), June 12(Wed.))

Schedule for weekends during SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024 :
May 12(Sun.), May 18(Sat.), May 19(Sun.), May 25(Sat.), May 26(Sun.)

Route

*Mobilities vary depending on the day and location of operation.

<Weekends during May 27 - June 12 and weekdays>
(May 15(Wed.) - May 17(Fri.), May 22(Wed.) - May 24(Fri.), May 29(Wed.) - June 2(Sun.), June 5(Wed.) - June 9(Sun.), June 12(Wed.))
ARMA : AQUA CITY ODAIBA/Hilton Tokyo Odaiba - Mizu to Hikari no Veil
MiCa : Panasonic Center TOKYO - Mizu to Hikari no Veil

<Weekends during SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024>
(May 12(Sun.), May 18(Sat.), May 19(Sun.), May 25(Sat.), May 26(Sun.))
MiCa : Dream Bridge (Round trip)

----For riding on the Autonomous Bus----

Conditions for Boarding

Please make sure that you agree to all of the following items before making reservations and boarding.

• After boarding, please complete the survey.
• Please note that we may refuse a ride if we deem that it would interfere with the operation of the bus or inconvenience other participants.
• Staff may take pictures of participants in the autonomous bus test-ride, etc., and the pictures and videos may be published on the project website, etc.
• Elementary school students and younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian when riding the bus.
• Regardless of whether reservations have been made, there is a possibility that the service may be suddenly cancelled, the schedule may be changed, or the entire route may be operated manually due to inclement weather, vehicle malfunction, or other reasons.
• Participants are responsible for their own transportation costs to the demonstration site and any other costs associated with participation in the autonomous bus test-ride. The project operator will not be able to compensate for these costs even in the event of cancellation of the bus service, etc.
• In addition to the items listed in the terms and conditions of the ride, please agree to the terms and conditions of use, which you will be asked to confirm separately at the time of application.

Notes on boarding

• Autonomous mobility rides are by advance reservation only (first-come, first-serve basis).
• If you wish to reserve a ride in advance, please apply through the application website by noon one day prior to the day you wish to ride.
• You should arrive at the bus stop at least 5 minutes before the departure time of your bus since the bus will depart at the scheduled time. So please don't be late.
• You may board the autonomous mobilities on the day without a reservation only when there is space available due to cancellations of advance reservations. Please note that boarding is on a first-come, first-served basis, so when the number of available seats is reached, you will not be able to board.
• If you use a stroller, please fold it up before boarding. Strollers that cannot be folded up cannot be placed in the bus, so please keep them under the supervision of a companion or other person who is not riding in the bus.
• If you use a wheelchair or are accompanied by a guide dog, please contact us at the phone number below before making a reservation. Please be advised that if you do not contact us in advance, you may not be able to board the bus.
  ■Phone number : 070-2820-6836 (Nippon Koei Co., Ltd. Transportation & Urban Planning Dept.)

If you wish to participate in the autonomous bus test-ride,
please make a reservation through the reservation site below.

Click here to reserve the test-ride!

Project Overview

- Verification of the effect of improving circulation by operating autonomous vehicles to connect sections where existing routes are not maintained.
- Verification of the feasibility of services in collaboration with neighboring shopping facilities, such as posting advertising videos inside the cars, and improve customer attraction at major facilities in the area. Examination of the future service models and verification of the business feasibility.

Schedule

During the regular period (May 7(Tue.) - May 16(Thu.), May 22(Wed.) - May 26(Sun.)), the schedule differs for weekdays and weekends. During the GW period (April 27 (Sat.), 28 (Sun.), and May 1 (Wed.) to 6 (Mon.)), the route does not go through ARIAKE GARDEN, so the schedule is different from that of the regular period.

<Regular Period (May 7(Tue.) - May 16(Thu.), May 22(Wed.) - May 26(Sun.))>

<GW Period(April 27(Sat.), 28(Sun.), May 1(Wed.) - 6(Mon.))>

Route

<Regular Period (May 7(Tue.) - May 16(Thu.) and May 22(Wed.) - May 26(Sun.))>
(weekdays)
1st : Kokusai-tenjijo Station - ARIAKE GARDEN - Miraikan
2nd : Kokusai-tenjijo Station - ARIAKE GARDEN - AQUA CITY ODAIBA - Miraikan
3rd - 5th : Kokusai-tenjijo Station - ARIAKE GARDEN - AQUA CITY ODAIBA - Miraikan - CITY CIRCUIT TOKYOBAY
(weekends)
1st : Kokusai-tenjijo Station - ARIAKE GARDEN - Miraikan - CITY CIRCUIT TOKYOBAY
2nd - 5th : Kokusai-tenjijo Station - ARIAKE GARDEN - AQUA CITY ODAIBA - Miraikan - CITY CIRCUIT TOKYOBAY

Weekdays

Weekends

<GW Period (April 27 (Sat.) - 28(Sun.) and May 1(Wed.) - May 6(Mon.))>
1st : Kokusai-tenjijo Station - CITY CIRCUIT TOKYOBAY - Miraikan
2nd - 5th : Kokusai-tenjijo Station - AQUA CITY ODAIBA - Miraikan - CITY CIRCUIT TOKYOBAY

GW

----For Riding on the Autonomous Bus----

Conditions for Boarding

Please make sure that you agree to all of the following items before making reservations and boarding.

• After boarding, please complete the survey.
• Please note that we may refuse a ride if we deem that it would interfere with the operation of the bus or inconvenience other participants.
• Staff may take pictures of participants in the autonomous bus test-ride, etc., and the pictures and videos may be published on the project website, etc.
• Elementary school students and younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian when riding the bus.
• Regardless of whether reservations have been made, there is a possibility that the service may be suddenly cancelled, the schedule may be changed, or the entire route may be operated manually due to inclement weather, vehicle malfunction, or other reasons.
• Participants are responsible for their own transportation costs to the demonstration site and any other costs associated with participation in the autonomous bus test-ride. The project operator will not be able to compensate for these costs even in the event of cancellation of the bus service, etc.

Notes on boarding

• Autonomous mobility rides are by advance reservation only (first-come, first-serve basis).
• If you wish to reserve a ride in advance, please apply through the application website by noon one day prior to the day you wish to ride.
• You should arrive at the bus stop at least 5 minutes before the departure time of your bus since the bus will depart at the scheduled time. So please don't be late.
• You may board the autonomous mobilities on the day without a reservation only when there is space available due to cancellations of advance reservations. Please note that boarding is on a first-come, first-served basis, so when the number of available seats is reached, you will not be able to board.
• Departure and arrival times at each stop may vary depending on traffic conditions.
• At Kokusai-tenjijo Station, there is a possibility that other vehicles other than this project will arrive and depart near the boarding and alighting points. Please pay attention to them.

If you wish to participate in the autonomous bus test-ride,
please make a reservation through the reservation site below.

Click here to reserve the test-ride!

Project Overview

- Verification of the effect of improving circulation by running multiple automated buses connecting Kokusai-tenjijo Station - Umi-no-Mori - Miraikan
- Verification of realization and business feasibility of services in collaboration with nearby shopping facilities, such as displaying advertising videos on trains

Schedule

■May 12 - May 20
Bus types and schedules vary each day of the week.

<Weekday A(Monday : Minibus(Capacity : 13), Wednesday : ERGAmio(Capacity : 26)>

<Weekday B(Thursday, Friday)>

<Weekend>

■May 23 - May 26
<May 23(Thu.)>

<May 24(Fri.)>

<May 25(Sat.)>

<May 26(Sun.)>

Route

Kokusai-tenjijo Station - UMI-no-MORI - Miraikan

----For Riding on the Autonomous Bus----

Conditions for Boarding

Please make sure that you agree to all of the following items before making reservations and boarding.
Conditions for boarding vary depends on the kinds of mobility.

Notes on boarding

• Autonomous mobility rides are by advance reservation only (first-come, first-serve basis).
• If you wish to reserve a ride in advance, please apply through the application website by noon one day prior to the day you wish to ride.
• You should arrive at the bus stop at least 5 minutes before the departure time of your bus since the bus will depart at the scheduled time. So please don't be late.
• You may board the autonomous mobilities on the day without a reservation only when there is space available due to cancellations of advance reservations. Please note that boarding is on a first-come, first-served basis, so when the number of available seats is reached, you will not be able to board.
• Departure and arrival times at each stop may vary depending on traffic conditions.
• At Kokusai-tenjijo Station, there is a possibility that other vehicles other than this project will arrive and depart near the boarding and alighting points. Please pay attention to them.

If you wish to participate in the autonomous bus test-ride,
please make a reservation through the reservation site below.

Click here to reserve the test-ride!

Project Overview

- Verification of a run using an autonomous taxi reservation and dispatch system between Tokyo Teleport Station and Miraikan
- Verification of the effect of operating taxi type vehicles that can handle on-demand transportation for a small number of people on improving the circulation of visitors and creating a lively atmosphere in the area

Schedule

Service times will be set based on the number of applications received on the day of the service.

Route

Tokyo Teleport Station - Miraikan

----For riding on the autonomous taxi----

Conditions for Boarding

Please make sure that you agree to all of the following items before making reservations and boarding.

• After boarding, please complete the survey.
• Please note that we may refuse a ride if we deem that it would interfere with the operation of the bus or inconvenience other participants.
• Staff may take pictures of participants in the autonomous bus test-ride, etc., and the pictures and videos may be published on the project website, etc.
• Elementary school students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian when riding the bus.
• Regardless of whether reservations have been made, there is a possibility that the service may be suddenly cancelled, the schedule may be changed, or the entire route may be operated manually due to inclement weather, vehicle malfunction, or other reasons.
• Participants are responsible for their own transportation costs to the demonstration site and any other costs associated with participation in the autonomous bus test-ride. The project operator will not be able to compensate for these costs even in the event of cancellation of the bus service, etc.
• Although an operator will be on board, we ask that you refrain from asking any questions for the safety. Please write your questions in a questionnaire.
• To ensure safety, the system may automatically slow down or stop if it detects danger. Please note that in such instances, the system might decelerate or stop suddenly depending on the situation.

Notes on boarding

• If you‘d like to ride the bus during this time, please visit either Tokyo Teleport Station or Miraikan to inform the attendant that you wish to board the taxi.
• Boarding applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of boarding.
• If there are many applications, it may take some time before a taxi is allocated and you can actually board the taxi.
• Departure and arrival times at each stop may vary depending on traffic conditions.
• Wheelchairs and other items cannot be placed in the car. Please have a companion or other person who will not be riding in the car manage them.

Persons who are not allowed to take a test ride

Please note that the following persons are not allowed to ride in the autonomous taxi for safety reasons.

• Those who have difficulty using seat belts
• Under 6 years old or under 120 cm in height
• Pregnant
• Those with heart or other medical conditions
• Those experiencing sudden panic, hyperactive, or impulsive behavior
• Those who have experienced recurring symptoms, loss of consciousness due to light hadedness, or other sudden loss of consciousness
• Those who have difficulty maintaining their body position when starting suddenly, diving, or riding in a vehicle.
• Those with various types of disabilities who are concerned about sudden starts, etc.
• Those who are deemed by the staff to be difficult to deal with in an emergency.
• Those who are not in good physical condition
• Those who have been drinking alcohol.
• Those who are prone to motion sickness
• Those with assistive devices or artificial organs (medical devices)
• Those carrying oxygen cylinders
• Those with other symptoms that may worsen

If you'd like to ride the taxi this time, please visit either Tokyo Teleport Station or Miraikan to inform the attendant that you wish to board the taxi. The attendant will tell you how to participate in the test-ride.

Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of boarding.

Booking an autonomous taxi seat using the "mobi" App

During the autonomous taxi test-ride, you can reserve a seat using the "mobi" App.
Please use the smartphone provided at the reception desk at Tokyo Teleport Station or Miraikan to use the App.