The program aims to promote the recruitment and development of bus drivers by providing incentives to bus operators in Tokyo that newly hire women, young people, and members of the employment ice age generation as bus drivers and engage in human resource development.
Tokyo: Bus Operator Human Resource Development Support Incentive
September 16, 2026
Summary
Tokyo provides incentives to local route bus operators that newly hire women, young people, and members of the employment ice age generation as bus drivers and undertake human resource development.
Key Information
| Location | Tokyo |
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| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | May 29, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥1,500,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | Fixed amount; an additional ¥400,000 may be added when the eligible initiatives are implemented |
| Purpose | Human resource development and employment / management improvement and strengthening |
| Eligible Applicants | Small and medium-sized enterprises / sole proprietors / cooperatives, organizations, and others |
| Implementing Agency | Bus Operator Human Resource Development Support Incentive Office |
| Official Page | https://bus-jinzai.shigotozaidan.or.jp/ |