Autonomous Trucks to Operate Between Seoul and Jincheon... First Approval for Paid Cargo Transport Ministry Approves Rideflux Application A paid cargo transport service utilizing autonomous vehicles will be launched for the first time in June 2026. On April 16, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced that it had approved the paid cargo transport service with autonomous vehicles applied for by Rideflux, a self-driving technology company. This is the first time approval has been granted for paid cargo transport using autonomous vehicles. The service will operate 25-ton trucks capable of traveling at speeds of up to 90 km/h, covering a 112-kilometer long-distance route connecting the logistics complex in the southeastern part of Seoul and the Lotte Global Logistics Jincheon Mega Hub Terminal. The pilot operation will run on highways as a middle-mile general parcel cargo transport service, operating three times a week on weekdays between 8:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. the following day. After receiving applications in February, the project underwent document reviews as well as on-site safety evaluations. The evaluations were conducted by the Korea Automobile Testing & Research Institute, the Korea Transport Institute, and Korea Expressway Corporation. Interior of the autonomous paid freight transport truck applied by Rideflux. Provided by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport View original imageThe Ministry plans to introduce autonomous cargo transport services in cities across the country, such as Jeonju, Gangneung, and Daegu, within this year. For safety, the initial operation will take place with a test driver in the driver’s seat. Starting next year, the service will be gradually transitioned to unmanned autonomous driving. Hot Picks Today Samsung Electronics in Turmoil Over Union's "45...- IMF Issues Direct Warning on Korea's Debt: "Global Debt to Reach World War II Le... - Samsung Electronics Files Injunction Against Union Strike: Aims to Prevent