From the local news segment of TeNY TV Niigata’s “Niigata Ichiban” broadcast on March 5, 2026.
This is part of a series that examines the city’s challenges based on Niigata City’s proposed budget for the new fiscal year. This time, we’ll be looking at bus transportation.
The number of bus services has been decreasing year after year, which is becoming a serious problem in areas with aging populations. In response to this, the city will be conducting a social experiment to introduce a new bus system utilizing “AI” starting in the new fiscal year.
