When is the 'Route Bus Driving Experience and Job Fair in Okhotsk' being held?

It will be held from 10:00 to 15:00 on Saturday, June 13, 2026.

Where will it be held?

It will be held at the Kitami Driving License Center (141-1 Taisho, Kitami City).

Is a reservation required for the driving experience?

Yes, the driving experience requires a reservation. The job fair does not require a reservation.

Who can participate in the driving experience?

Those who hold a standard driver's license are eligible to participate.

Which bus companies are expected to participate?

Hokkaido Kitami Bus Co., Ltd., Wakkanai Bus Co., Ltd., Kitahokkaido Bus Co., Ltd., and Shibetsu Bus Co., Ltd. are expected to participate.

Announcement: Route Bus Driving Experience & Joint Job Fair in Okhotsk

Published May 20, 2026 7:00 PM ・ Updated Jun 14, 2026 12:00 AM ・ 4 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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.

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

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