Japan's transport ministry reportedly plans to introduce 10,000 self-driving vehicles, including buses and taxis, by fiscal 2030. The vehicles will have Level 4 autonomy, meaning they can drive ...

At least 14 people died early Friday in a crash being called Japan's worst bus accident since at least 2012, according to various reports. Along with the 14 who died, 27 were hurt, chief cabinet ...

Konnichiwa and hello from Japan! 👋 That's right, we're back in Asia for the first time since 2018. It's been a while, but it feels good to be back around these parts and it's also exciting to be ...

The decorated trains and buses are the first ones to launch. The trains primarily cover the Kobe-Sannomiya, Takarazuka, Osaka-Umeda, and Kyoto-Kawaramachi stations, and Hankyu has also provided a ...

The government, at an expert panel meeting on Wednesday, proposed easing the Japanese language proficiency requirement for non-Japanese drivers working in the country, aiming to address the serious ...

Lawmakers approved a plan to help companies and consumers as officials bargain in Washington for relief from debilitating auto levies. By River Akira Davis and Hisako Ueno Reporting from Osaka, Japan ...

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A Japanese bus driver with 29 years of service lost his retirement package worth $84,000 after being fired for stealing $7 from passengers' fares. Kyoto City sacked the man, who was not named, after ...

I'd never defend stealing on the job, but losing your retirement over the monetary equivalent of a stapler is a ridiculously disproportionate response from any employer. The Supreme Court of Japan ...

Tokyo – A Japanese bus driver with 29 years of service lost his retirement package after being fired for stealing 1,000 yen (S$9.20) from passengers’ fares. Kyoto city sacked the man, who was not ...

A Japanese bus driver in Kyoto lost his $84,000 retirement package after being fired for stealing $7 from passenger fares. Despite initially winning a court case arguing the punishment was excessive, ...