[HIGHLIGHTS] Autonomous driving "Level 4" starts operation in Fukui for the first time in Japan The savior of depopulation?

NHK: Level 4 vehicles that are fully autonomous under certain conditions have begun operation on public roads in Eiheiji-cho, Fukui Prefecture. This is the first time in Japan that Level 4 operations, which were lifted in April, have begun.

The government has indicated a policy of starting autonomous driving operation at about 2025 locations nationwide by fiscal 50. The first "Level 12" operation in Japan began on the 4st. of May and will be suspended on May 3, but will begin normal service on May 5.