It was found that a bus company in Tanba Sasayama City, Hyogo Prefecture, had been on board despite being reported that the driver had tested positive for the new coronavirus. Some buses have been suspended for 30 days.
"Sunshine Express", which is headquartered in Tanba Sasayama City and operates a highway bus business, has been disposed of.
In August this year, the company reported that the driver of the night bus from Tokyo to Osaka had a positive reaction to the new corona, but he was still on board. That's it.
The Kinki District Transport Bureau has suspended the use of three buses for 30 days from November 28, 2020, for violating the Road Transportation Act.
According to the Kinki District Transport Bureau, it is unknown whether any passengers on this bus were actually infected.
"Sunshine Express" said, "It was difficult to arrange a replacement because it was the Obon period. The infected driver had no subjective symptoms, and the driver's seat and the audience were separated by a curtain, so it was okay. I made a decision, but I am very sorry that this should not happen. I would like to strengthen the check system and work to prevent a recurrence."