Winter smooth biz practice period To reduce Olympic congestion such as staggered work, January 14 12:00

To reduce traffic congestion, which is a concern at the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government works with companies and other organizations to work together on staggered work and telework. Was.

With approximately half a year remaining until the opening of the Tokyo Games, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government will work together with companies and other organizations to work together to work on staggered work, telework, and smooth logistics, with the aim of reducing congestion on railways and roads.

Of these, Tokyo Metro is working to encourage employees to work more staggered at eight stations, such as the Tatsumi Station on the Yurakucho Line, which is close to the swimming and water polo competition venues.

Specifically, people who have registered in advance can use an automatic ticket gate with a transportation IC card "PASMO" before and after avoiding 8:00 am to 9.30 am on weekdays, which is the peak of commuting in the morning. When you get out, you can receive points that can be used for shopping.

Mr. Koichiro Nishizaki of the Tokyo Metro Sales Department Passenger Section said, `` I want customers to know that there are lines and stations that are expected to be congested during the tournament and want to cooperate with commuting off the peak '' .

A 43-year-old man who uses the subway to commute said, "I think there are many people who are worried about congestion during the Tokyo Games, so I hope many people can commute smoothly."

The “Winter Smooth Biz Practice Period” will be held until this month.