Regarding the ``Japanese version of ride sharing'', which began service on the 8th, Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Saito stated that, after ensuring safety, the government will consider measures to encourage further use of the service based on the usage status of the service. I did.
The so-called ``Japanese ride-sharing'' service, operated by taxi companies and in which ordinary drivers use private cars to transport people for a fee, will begin in Tokyo on the 8th, and will gradually expand to other areas in the future. It's a schedule.
Regarding this, Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Saito said at a press conference after the Cabinet meeting on the 9th, ``We hope that this will lead to resolving the lack of transportation while ensuring safety and security. Based on this, I would like to do my best to make further use of the service, including improving its operations.'' He also expressed his intention to consider measures to encourage further use of the service, based on the usage status of the service.
Meanwhile, at a press conference after the cabinet meeting on the 9th, Digital Minister Kono also touched on the Japanese version of ride sharing, saying, ``We will collect various data such as how many people use it and what happens to drivers' income. Prime Minister Kishida has instructed us to ``discuss the new law,'' so we want to do our best.''We will proceed with discussions on whether to allow companies other than taxi companies to enter the industry, based on the operational status.'' I showed my thoughts.