As part of efforts to address labor shortages in the truck transportation industry, subsidies will be provided to freight transportation operators in Saitama Prefecture that carry out environmental improvements, such as women's changing rooms, to recruit female drivers.
Saitama Prefecture: “Transport Operators Environmental Improvement Subsidy” (FY2026)
October 8, 2026
Summary
Saitama Prefecture provides subsidies to freight transportation operators that improve workplace facilities, such as women's changing rooms, as part of efforts to recruit female drivers and address labor shortages.
Key Information
| Location | Saitama |
|---|---|
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Ongoing – Oct 30, 2026 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥2,666,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | Small and medium-sized enterprises: 1/2; small enterprises: 2/3; the maximum amount varies depending on the applicant |
| Purpose | Human resource development and employment; management improvement and strengthening; capital investment |
| Eligible Expenses | Rental fees; equipment purchase costs; construction costs; equipment and consumables costs |
| Eligible Applicants | Small and medium-sized enterprises; sole proprietors; small businesses |
| Implementing Agency | Saitama Prefecture |
| Official Page | https://www.pref.saitama.lg.jp/a0802/butsuryu/jigyosya-shien.html |