Autonomous A2Z system enters Japan taxi pilot
Autonomous A2Z and Kanematsu began a public-transport pilot in Naruto, Japan, using A2Z technology in Level 2 operation with a driver onboard while evaluating future Level 4 autonomous service.
Evidence notes
- The pilot began on 6 February 2026 and was scheduled through 31 March 2026.
- Kanematsu described it as the first public-transport pilot in Japan to use Autonomous A2Z technology.
- The vehicles operated at Level 2 with a driver onboard; Level 4 was the future service objective rather than the demonstrated operating level.
Company context
Autonomous A2Z develops full-stack autonomous-driving software, redundant vehicle controllers and autonomous mobility platforms for public-transport and smart-city deployments.