Announcement: Route Bus Driving Experience & Joint Job Fair in Okhotsk
To address driver shortages and aging in the bus industry, a driving experience and job fair will be held on June 13, 2026, in Kitami.
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## Announcement: Route Bus Driving Experience & Joint Job Fair in Okhotsk
The bus industry faces urgent challenges regarding driver shortages and an aging workforce. As buses are vital transportation for both local residents and tourists, this "Route Bus Driving Experience & Joint Job Fair in Okhotsk" is being organized as part of efforts to sustain these services.
### 1. Date and Time
Saturday, June 13, 2026, 10:00 – 15:00 (Reception: 9:45 – 14:30)
### 2. Venue
Kitami Driver's License Examination Center (141-1 Taisho, Kitami City)
### 3. Event Details
(1) Joint Job Fair
Participating bus operators will explain recruitment conditions and training programs.
(2) Driving Experience
Using a route bus (AT), individuals holding a standard driver's license will have the opportunity to experience driving within the examination center grounds.
* Note: The job fair does not require a reservation, but the driving experience requires advance booking.
### 4. Participating Operators (In no particular order)
Hokkaido Kitami Bus Co., Ltd., Abashiri Bus Co., Ltd., Hokumon Bus Co., Ltd., Shari Bus Co., Ltd.
### 5. Organizers & Cooperation
(1) Organizer: Hokkaido Okhotsk Regional Public Transport Revitalization Council
(2) Cooperation: Hokkaido District Transport Bureau Kitami Transport Office, Hokkaido Prefectural Police Kitami Area Headquarters
* Note: Participating operators are subject to change, and some may only provide pamphlets.
* Please refer to the following URL for further details.
https://www.okhotsk.pref.hokkaido.lg.jp/ts/tss/257160.html
### 6. Contact Information
Regional Policy Division, Hokkaido Okhotsk General Subprefectural Bureau
7-jo Nishi 3-chome, Abashiri City, 093-8585
TEL: 0152-41-0624
The bus industry faces urgent challenges regarding driver shortages and an aging workforce. As buses are vital transportation for both local residents and tourists, this "Route Bus Driving Experience & Joint Job Fair in Okhotsk" is being organized as part of efforts to sustain these services.
### 1. Date and Time
Saturday, June 13, 2026, 10:00 – 15:00 (Reception: 9:45 – 14:30)
### 2. Venue
Kitami Driver's License Examination Center (141-1 Taisho, Kitami City)
### 3. Event Details
(1) Joint Job Fair
Participating bus operators will explain recruitment conditions and training programs.
(2) Driving Experience
Using a route bus (AT), individuals holding a standard driver's license will have the opportunity to experience driving within the examination center grounds.
* Note: The job fair does not require a reservation, but the driving experience requires advance booking.
### 4. Participating Operators (In no particular order)
Hokkaido Kitami Bus Co., Ltd., Abashiri Bus Co., Ltd., Hokumon Bus Co., Ltd., Shari Bus Co., Ltd.
### 5. Organizers & Cooperation
(1) Organizer: Hokkaido Okhotsk Regional Public Transport Revitalization Council
(2) Cooperation: Hokkaido District Transport Bureau Kitami Transport Office, Hokkaido Prefectural Police Kitami Area Headquarters
* Note: Participating operators are subject to change, and some may only provide pamphlets.
* Please refer to the following URL for further details.
https://www.okhotsk.pref.hokkaido.lg.jp/ts/tss/257160.html
### 6. Contact Information
Regional Policy Division, Hokkaido Okhotsk General Subprefectural Bureau
7-jo Nishi 3-chome, Abashiri City, 093-8585
TEL: 0152-41-0624
FAQ
「路線バス運転体験・合同就職相談会 in オホーツク」はいつ開催されますか？
令和8年6月13日（土）の10:00から15:00まで開催されます。
どこで開催されますか？
北見運転免許試験場（北見市大正141-1）で開催されます。
運転体験には予約が必要ですか？
はい、運転体験は事前予約制です。合同就職相談会は予約不要です。
誰が運転体験に参加できますか？
普通自動車免許を保有している方が対象です。
どのバス事業者が参加予定ですか？
北海道北見バス（株）、網走バス（株）、北紋バス（株）、斜里バス（株）が参加予定です。