A national committee has begun to discuss the systems and challenges of introducing "dynamic pricing," which varies by time of day and day of the week, into rail fares.
While it is expected that congestion will be eased, it is expected that discussions will be held on whether it will lead to an increase in the fare burden on passengers.
In May last year, the government approved a basic plan to consider introducing "dynamic pricing" into railway fares.
Based on this, the first meeting of the national committee was held in which experts discussed issues.
If introduced, it is expected to reduce congestion during peak hours, as well as reduce the burden on station staff and the number of vehicles owned by railway companies.
The discussion on the 16th was not open to the public, but it is necessary to change the current system that allows attendees to approve the upper limit of the fare for introduction, and those who have to board during peak hours will bear the fare. It is said that there was an opinion that it is necessary to give consideration to such people because of the increase in the number of people.
The committee has a policy to set a certain direction on the pros and cons of introduction, including how much the fare range should be allowed by this summer.