Subsidies are provided to operators of route bus and chartered bus services that submit a management improvement plan, to cover expenses related to recruitment publicity for bus drivers and improvements to the working environment.
Ibaraki Prefecture: Subsidy for the Regional Public Transportation Management Improvement Support Program (Bus Driver Recruitment and Work Environment Improvement)
September 9, 2026
Summary
Ibaraki Prefecture provides subsidies to route and chartered bus operators that submit a management improvement plan, helping cover expenses for bus driver recruitment publicity and work environment improvements.
Key Information
| Location | Ibaraki |
|---|---|
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Ongoing – Sep 30, 2026 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥500,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | 1/2 (maximum amount may vary depending on the project) |
| Purpose | Human resource development and employment; management improvement and strengthening |
| Eligible Expenses | Equipment purchase costs |
| Eligible Applicants | Sole proprietors; corporations |
| Implementing Agency | Ibaraki Prefecture |
| Official Page | https://www.pref.ibaraki.jp/kikaku/kotsuseisaku/chiikikoutsu/kikaku3-kotsu/bus/2025shien/busdriver.html |