Increase in use of “parking lot share” Is it due to an increase in car commuting due to measures against corona?
An increasing number of people are using their “parking lot share” to commute by temporarily renting a parking lot such as a private residence. It seems that the number of people commuting by car avoiding the use of public transportation is increasing to prevent the new coronavirus.
Parking lot sharing is a service for temporarily renting out parking lots that are not used by your home or company to other users.
According to a venture company that develops parking lot shares at 36,000 locations nationwide, the number of parking lot shares in Tokyo used for commuting and attending school in the week starting from the end of last month was about 4 compared to the week in February. It has doubled, especially in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward.
It seems that the number of people using private cars increased to avoid public transportation when commuting to prevent the new coronavirus infection.
Naomi Kamiko (54), Futtsu City, Chiba Prefecture, used to commute to work in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo by transferring high-speed buses and trains. ..
Mr. Kamiko says, "I was worried about driving in the city center, but I am saved because I can use a parking lot that can be reserved in advance and it is close to my workplace."
Daisuke Sugimura, COO of "akippa," which develops parking lot share, said, "The increase in use for commuting is more than I imagined, and the use of people who want to avoid crowded trains is increasing. Looking for a service that is easier to use I want to go."