The taxi companies in Hiroshima and Aomori, which operate "universal design taxis" designed to be larger than usual so that people with disabilities can ride easily, have set additional charges as assistance fees for wheelchair users. I found out that, and instructed the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism to withdraw because it was a discrimination.

According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, two taxi companies in Hiroshima City and Aomori City have set an additional fee as an assistance fee when wheelchair users board the "Universal Design Taxi".



The company in Hiroshima City was 1000 yen, and the company in Aomori City was 300 yen, which was added to the regular fare.



The Road Transport Act prohibits unfair and discriminatory treatment of certain passengers, and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has instructed them to withdraw additional charges, saying they are inappropriate for discrimination, and the two taxi companies have each withdrawn. ..

The "Universal Design Taxi" is a taxi with a larger door than usual and a wider interior so that even people with disabilities and the elderly can easily ride it. The government is promoting the introduction of this taxi.



On the other hand, in the past, wheelchair users have been refused boarding one after another, and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has issued notifications to organizations made by taxi companies nationwide to request proper operation.