Rapid increase in route bus fares to secure drivers before the “2024 problem”. Fewer passengers due to the coronavirus pandemic, rising fuel costs and labor shortages.
Tokyu Bus raises prices for the first time in 27 years; number of driver applications halved from 6 years ago. Driver shortage expected to reach 36,000 in 2030, with more flights being reduced or abolished. The reason behind this is that telework has become established and the number of users has decreased.