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Rakuten Mobile Joins Level 4 Autonomous Driving Trial in Saga City
Rakuten Mobile announced in June 2025 that it had been selected for a Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications project.
What happened
Rakuten Mobile announced that it had been selected for the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications’ Regional Society DX Promotion Package Project (Level 4 Autonomous Driving Verification Type). In Saga City, the project tested right-turn control at intersections without traffic signals, communication stability during congestion and communication quality in areas without coverage.
Sources
Translated from the Japanese original: /news/rakuten-jidouunten-bunya-ni-honkaku-sannyuu-ka-sagashi-de-re-a65f02. The Japanese version is authoritative if they differ.