'Busyohou' Bus Location System Now Compliant with GTFS-JP Version 4.0 Standard

Artisan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chofu, Tokyo; hereinafter 'Artisan') is pleased to announce that its bus location system, 'Busyohou', now supports version 4.0 of the Public Transport Operational Data Standard Specification (GTFS-JP) (revised March 2026), as set by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.

GTFS-JP version 4.0 clarifies and updates the definitions of mandatory, conditionally mandatory, and conditionally prohibited items for GTFS data input/output and GTFS Realtime data output. 'Busyohou' is compliant with all applicable items in these specifications.

Support for recommended and optional items is currently under review.

■ Response to Subsidy Program Eligibility Requirements

It is expected that compliance with GTFS-JP will increasingly be specified as an eligibility requirement for public transport-related subsidy programs implemented by the national and prefectural governments. With 'Busyohou' being compliant with GTFS-JP version 4.0, operators and local governments considering introduction using subsidies can utilize the system while meeting GTFS-JP requirements.

'Busyohou' is currently implemented in route buses and community buses across 32 prefectures in Japan. We remain committed to contributing to improved public transport data quality and user convenience.

■ About Busyohou

Aiming to be the No. 1 bus location system, 'Busyohou' is pursuing various projects, including a design renewal that adopts universal design and the improvement of location prediction accuracy using AI. We invite you to look forward to the continued evolution of 'Busyohou'.