[ { "source": "Twitter", "source_url": "https://twitter.com/user_tech123/status/1880123456789", "author_name": "横浜市民テック好き", "voice_ja": "相鉄沿線住民です。ズーラシア行きのバス、休日は本当に混むんですよね。自動運転で本数増やせるなら大歓迎!ただ狭い道でちゃんと動くのか心配も…", "voice_en": "I live along the Sotetsu line. The bus to Zoorasia really gets crowded on weekends. If autonomous driving can increase service frequency, I'm all for it! Though I'm a bit worried about whether it'll work properly on narrow roads...", "voiced_at": "2026-01-17 10:30:00", "sort_order": 1, "is_active": true }, { "source": "Twitter", "source_url": "https://twitter.com/bus_driver_jp/status/1880234567890", "author_name": "現役バス運転士", "voice_ja": "運転士の立場から言わせてもらうと、自動運転は脅威じゃなくて味方だと思う。人手不足で休みも取れない状況が改善されるなら歓迎。ただ乗客対応とか運転以外の仕事もあるからね", "voice_en": "Speaking as a bus driver, I don't see autonomous driving as a threat but as an ally. If it helps improve the situation where we can't even take days off due to the labor shortage, I welcome it. But there's more to the job than just driving—like passenger assistance.", "voiced_at": "2026-01-17 12:15:00", "sort_order": 2, "is_active": true }, { "source": "Twitter", "source_url": "https://twitter.com/tech_skeptic99/status/1880345678901", "author_name": "田舎のじいちゃん", "voice_ja": "うちの地域なんて電波すら届かないところあるのに自動運転とか夢物語。都会だけの話でしょこれ", "voice_en": "Our area doesn't even have cell signal in some places, so autonomous driving sounds like a pipe dream. This is just for big cities, isn't it?", "voiced_at": "2026-01-17 14:22:00", "sort_order": 3, "is_active": true }, { "source": "Twitter", "source_url": "https://twitter.com/mobility_watcher/status/1880456789012", "author_name": "モビリティ研究者", "voice_ja": "通信と自動運転の統合という点で非常に興味深い実験。特に路車協調システムは海外でもまだ実用化例が少ない。日本発のスタンダードになる可能性を感じる", "voice_en": "A fascinating experiment in terms of integrating communication and autonomous driving. Road-vehicle coordination systems in particular have few practical examples even overseas. I sense potential for this to become a Japan-originated standard.", "voiced_at": "2026-01-17 16:45:00", "sort_order": 4, "is_active": true }, { "source": "Twitter", "source_url": "https://twitter.com/worried_parent22/status/1880567890123", "author_name": "子持ちママ", "voice_ja": "ズーラシアに子供連れて行くこと多いけど、自動運転バスに子供だけで乗せるのはまだ怖いかな…何かあった時に対応できる人がいないと不安", "voice_en": "I often take my kids to Zoorasia, but I'd still be scared to let them ride an autonomous bus alone... I feel uneasy if there's no one who can respond when something happens.", "voiced_at": "2026-01-17 18:30:00", "sort_order": 5, "is_active": true }, { "source": "Twitter", "source_url": "https://twitter.com/5g_engineer/status/1880678901234", "author_name": "通信エンジニア", "voice_ja": "ローカル5Gと公衆網の自動切り替えは技術的にかなり難しい。Cradioの性能が本当に実用レベルなのか、実験結果が楽しみ", "voice_en": "Automatic switching between local 5G and public networks is technically quite challenging. I'm looking forward to seeing the experimental results to know if Cradio's performance is really at a practical level.", "voiced_at": "2026-01-18 09:10:00", "sort_order": 6, "is_active": true }, { "source": "Twitter", "source_url": "https://twitter.com/elderly_support/status/1880789012345", "author_name": "介護福祉士", "voice_ja": "高齢者の移動手段確保という意味では期待してる。でも車椅子の乗降介助とか認知症の方への対応とか、運転以外の部分をどうするかが課題だよね", "voice_en": "I have high hopes for this in terms of securing transportation for the elderly. But the challenge is what to do about non-driving aspects like wheelchair boarding assistance and helping passengers with dementia.", "voiced_at": "2026-01-18 11:25:00", "sort_order": 7, "is_active": true }, { "source": "Twitter", "source_url": "https://twitter.com/eco_driver_jp/status/1880890123456", "author_name": "環境派ドライバー", "voice_ja": "自動運転バスがEVなら環境面でもプラス。でも今回はポンチョだからディーゼルかな?そこも気になるところ", "voice_en": "If the autonomous bus is electric, it's also a plus for the environment. But this time they're using the Poncho, so it might be diesel? That's something I'm curious about.", "voiced_at": "2026-01-18 13:40:00", "sort_order": 8, "is_active": true }, { "source": "Twitter", "source_url": "https://twitter.com/traffic_jam_hate/status/1880901234567", "author_name": "渋滞嫌いの通勤者", "voice_ja": "自動運転バスって時速20キロくらいでノロノロ走るんでしょ?後ろに車列できて余計渋滞しそうなんだけど…", "voice_en": "These autonomous buses crawl along at like 20 km/h, right? Seems like they'd cause traffic jams with cars lining up behind them...", "voiced_at": "2026-01-18 17:55:00", "sort_order": 9, "is_active": true }, { "source": "Twitter", "source_url": "https://twitter.com/future_positive/status/1881012345678", "author_name": "テクノロジー楽観主義者", "voice_ja": "2027年に商用化って結構すぐじゃん!日本もようやく本気出してきた感じがして嬉しい。海外に遅れを取ってる場合じゃない", "voice_en": "Commercial deployment by 2027 is pretty soon! I'm happy to see Japan finally getting serious about this. We can't afford to fall behind other countries.", "voiced_at": "2026-01-19 08:20:00", "sort_order": 10, "is_active": true }, { "source": "Twitter", "source_url": "https://twitter.com/insurance_pro/status/1881123456789", "author_name": "保険業界関係者", "voice_ja": "事故時の責任の所在がまだ不明確なのが気になる。車両メーカー?運行会社?通信会社?保険の設計が難しそう", "voice_en": "I'm concerned that liability in case of accidents is still unclear. Vehicle manufacturer? Operating company? Telecom company? Insurance design seems difficult.", "voiced_at": "2026-01-19 10:35:00", "sort_order": 11, "is_active": true }, { "source": "Twitter", "source_url": "https://twitter.com/local_economy/status/1881234567890", "author_name": "地方創生応援団", "voice_ja": "横浜みたいな都市部で成功したら次は地方にも展開してほしい。うちの町はバス路線がどんどん減って本当に困ってる", "voice_en": "If this succeeds in an urban area like Yokohama, I hope they'll expand to rural areas next. Bus routes in our town keep getting cut and it's really causing problems.", "voiced_at": "2026-01-19 14:50:00", "sort_order": 12, "is_active": true }, { "source": "Twitter", "source_url": "https://twitter.com/ride_tester/status/1881345678901", "author_name": "試乗してきた人", "voice_ja": "実際に乗ってきました!加速は滑らかで人間の運転と変わらない感じ。ブレーキはちょっと急に感じたけど、怖くはなかった。未来を感じた", "voice_en": "I actually rode it! The acceleration was smooth and felt just like human driving. The braking felt a bit sudden, but it wasn't scary. I really felt like I was experiencing the future.", "voiced_at": "2026-01-20 11:00:00", "sort_order": 13, "is_active": true }, { "source": "Twitter", "source_url": "https://twitter.com/cyber_security_jp/status/1881456789012", "author_name": "サイバーセキュリティ専門家", "voice_ja": "5G通信に依存するということはハッキングのリスクも考えないといけない。セキュリティ対策がどうなってるか気になる", "voice_en": "Relying on 5G communication means we also need to consider hacking risks. I'm curious about what security measures are in place.", "voiced_at": "2026-01-20 15:20:00", "sort_order": 14, "is_active": true }, { "source": "Twitter", "source_url": "https://twitter.com/zoo_lover_yokohama/status/1881567890123", "author_name": "ズーラシアファン", "voice_ja": "ズーラシアの渋滞がなくなるなら最高!駐車場待ちで1時間とかザラだから、バスがもっと便利になってほしい", "voice_en": "It would be amazing if the Zoorasia traffic jam goes away! It's common to wait an hour just for parking, so I really want the bus to become more convenient.", "voiced_at": "2026-01-20 17:45:00", "sort_order": 15, "is_active": true }, { "source": "Twitter", "source_url": "https://twitter.com/job_worry_2030/status/1881678901234", "author_name": "将来が不安な運転士見習い", "voice_ja": "今から運転士目指してるけど、自動運転が普及したら仕事なくなる?でも2027年じゃまだ完全無人化は無理そうだし…複雑な気持ち", "voice_en": "I'm training to become a driver now, but will my job disappear when autonomous driving spreads? But it doesn't seem like full unmanned operation is possible by 2027... I have mixed feelings.", "voiced_at": "2026-01-21 09:30:00", "sort_order": 16, "is_active": true } ]
Reactions in Japan
I live along the Sotetsu line. The bus to Zoorasia really gets crowded on weekends. If autonomous driving can increase service frequency, I'm all for it! Though I'm a bit worried about whether it'll work properly on narrow roads...
Speaking as a bus driver, I don't see autonomous driving as a threat but as an ally. If it helps improve the situation where we can't even take days off due to the labor shortage, I welcome it. But there's more to the job than just driving—like passenger assistance.
Our area doesn't even have cell signal in some places, so autonomous driving sounds like a pipe dream. This is just for big cities, isn't it?
A fascinating experiment in terms of integrating communication and autonomous driving. Road-vehicle coordination systems in particular have few practical examples even overseas. I sense potential for this to become a Japan-originated standard.
I often take my kids to Zoorasia, but I'd still be scared to let them ride an autonomous bus alone... I feel uneasy if there's no one who can respond when something happens.
Automatic switching between local 5G and public networks is technically quite challenging. I'm looking forward to seeing the experimental results to know if Cradio's performance is really at a practical level.
I have high hopes for this in terms of securing transportation for the elderly. But the challenge is what to do about non-driving aspects like wheelchair boarding assistance and helping passengers with dementia.
If the autonomous bus is electric, it's also a plus for the environment. But this time they're using the Poncho, so it might be diesel? That's something I'm curious about.
These autonomous buses crawl along at like 20 km/h, right? Seems like they'd cause traffic jams with cars lining up behind them...
Commercial deployment by 2027 is pretty soon! I'm happy to see Japan finally getting serious about this. We can't afford to fall behind other countries.
I'm concerned that liability in case of accidents is still unclear. Vehicle manufacturer? Operating company? Telecom company? Insurance design seems difficult.
If this succeeds in an urban area like Yokohama, I hope they'll expand to rural areas next. Bus routes in our town keep getting cut and it's really causing problems.
I actually rode it! The acceleration was smooth and felt just like human driving. The braking felt a bit sudden, but it wasn't scary. I really felt like I was experiencing the future.
Relying on 5G communication means we also need to consider hacking risks. I'm curious about what security measures are in place.
It would be amazing if the Zoorasia traffic jam goes away! It's common to wait an hour just for parking, so I really want the bus to become more convenient.
I'm training to become a driver now, but will my job disappear when autonomous driving spreads? But it doesn't seem like full unmanned operation is possible by 2027... I have mixed feelings.
I live in San Francisco and Waymo self-driving taxis are already a common sight. But Japan's approach of integrating communication technology is interesting. I see a difference in approach—America focuses on AI while Japan focuses on infrastructure integration.
Autonomous bus trials are also being conducted in Germany, but Japan's use of 5G seems to be a step ahead. It's frustrating that EU regulations are too strict and delaying practical implementation.
In Korea, autonomous buses are already operating in Sejong City. It would be interesting if Japan and Korea could exchange technology. I think strong communication infrastructure is a strength of both countries.
We don't hear much about autonomous buses in the UK yet. There's strong opposition from driver unions too. How is Japan building consensus with workers?
In China, Baidu's autonomous taxis have been commercialized in Beijing. Japan seems too cautious in my view, but I appreciate their emphasis on safety.
Public transportation in rural Spain is in a disastrous state. If this Japanese technology is deployed globally, it might save our region too.
This still sounds like a dream in Poland. But following Japan's example, some municipalities might consider introducing this using EU subsidies.
Australia's land area is so vast that there might be more demand for autonomous trucks than buses. But we have the same urban bus driver shortage problem as Japan.
Considering India's traffic conditions, autonomous driving is a distant dream. Basic infrastructure development comes first. But Japan's technology will be a reference for the future.
Volvo in Sweden is also developing autonomous buses. Japan and Scandinavia share the common challenge of aging societies, so there seems to be room for collaboration.
Autonomous bus trials are progressing in Singapore, but Japan's experimental results on narrow road operation are very helpful. Many Asian cities have narrow roads.
Rural cities in New Zealand are also seeing bus routes being discontinued one after another. If Japan's autonomous driving technology is exported, many municipalities would want to consider adopting it.
In France, a company called Navya develops autonomous shuttles but is struggling financially. The Japanese model of partnering with infrastructure companies might be more sustainable.
Dubai is making progress with autonomous taxi adoption. Japan's integration with 5G communication technology is interesting as it could also be applied to solve communication challenges in desert areas.
In Canada, autonomous driving on snowy roads in winter is a major challenge. Japan seems to be experimenting in snowy regions too, so it would be great if we could share cold climate technology.
In rural Ireland, there are areas where buses only come twice a day. If autonomous driving lowers operating costs, it opens up possibilities for service improvement.