June 2, 2026

Hino Unveils Upgraded Selega Coach with Next Generation Safety Technologies

Photo from Hino Website

Hino Motors has introduced an upgraded version of its flagship touring coach, the Hino Selega, featuring a suite of advanced safety technologies to enhance passenger protection, reduce collision risk, and support drivers in emergency situations. The renewed Selega reflects Japan’s growing emphasis on transportation safety as the commercial mobility sector responds to aging drivers, increasingly complex urban traffic conditions, and rising demand for advanced driver assistance systems.

Advanced Systems Enhance Driver and Pedestrian Safety

Among the model’s most significant upgrades is the EDSS, Emergency Driving Stop System, developed to respond when a driver becomes unable to continue operating the vehicle due to sudden illness or other emergencies. The system can be activated by the driver, onboard staff, or passengers through emergency switches installed above passenger seats. Once engaged, the coach automatically begins controlled deceleration while assisting lane retention before bringing the vehicle to a safe stop.

Simultaneously, warning systems inside and outside the bus alert passengers and surrounding traffic through alarms, flashing lights, and horn activation. Even if the EDSS switch is not manually activated, the onboard Driver Monitor system continuously detects abnormalities in driver behavior. If the driver fails to respond to alerts, the vehicle automatically intervenes to gradually slow and stop the bus.

The upgraded Selega also features an enhanced Pre-Crash Safety (PCS) system. By combining millimeter-wave radar with advanced image sensors, the system can detect stopped vehicles, as well as pedestrians and cyclists, under both daytime and nighttime driving conditions, helping reduce collision risks in complex traffic environments.

Another key feature is Lane Keeping Assist (LKA), which provides steering support during highway driving at speeds above approximately 60 km/h, helping maintain stable lane positioning and reducing driver workload.

Improved Ride Quality and Driving Performance

In addition to its safety enhancements, the new Selega adopts a 12-speed Automated Manual Transmission (AMT), delivering smoother acceleration, quieter cabin performance, and greater ride comfort for long-distance travel.

As Japan accelerates the adoption of next-generation transportation technologies, the upgraded Selega demonstrates how advanced safety systems are becoming increasingly central to the future of commercial passenger transport.

For more information, visit Hino Selega’s Official Safety Page