As the government expanded the system under the management of local governments regarding ``ride sharing'', in which ordinary drivers use private cars to transport people for a fee, 21 local governments nationwide have decided to start the business. The summary of the organization formed by the mayors of municipalities revealed that they have expressed their thoughts on considering the future.
The government has decided to introduce ``ride sharing,'' in which ordinary drivers use private cars to transport people for a fee, from April this year, in limited areas under the management of taxi companies.
In addition, in depopulated areas where it is difficult to secure transportation such as buses and taxis, we are expanding the system under the management of local governments and NPOs, where regular drivers can provide transportation for a fee.
In response to this, the ``Municipal Rideshare Study Group,'' an organization established in December last year and made up of the mayors of 108 municipalities nationwide, confirmed that as of January 31st, it had confirmed with its member municipalities that Niseko Town, Hokkaido, Kyoto Prefecture, etc. It has been learned that 21 cities and towns, including Maizuru City and Takamori Town in Kumamoto Prefecture, have expressed their intention to consider starting the project.
Both areas are said to have problems with public transportation for residents to get around.
The ``Municipal Rideshare Study Group'' plans to coordinate with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and other organizations in order to ensure smooth implementation in each local government.
The company will also consider measures necessary to gain the understanding of the local taxi industry.