Taxi dispatch app newmo introduces Japanese version of ride-sharing insurance, and builds a dedicated accident response system in partnership with Tokio Marine & Nichido

Taxi dispatch app newmo introduces Japanese version of ride-sharing insurance, and builds a dedicated accident response system in partnership with Tokio Marine & Nichido

newmo, a company that provides a taxi dispatch app, has introduced ``Automobile Insurance for Mobile Service Operators'', a Japanese version of ride-sharing insurance that is paid in hourly increments. In…

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Japanese version of ride sharing, 35% understand the system, 37% recognize the relationship between taxi companies and drivers

Japanese version of ride sharing, 35% understand the system, 37% recognize the relationship between taxi companies and drivers

The Japan Transportation Industry Labor Union Council (Transportation Labor Association) conducted a ``1,000-person attitude survey regarding taxis and ride sharing'' targeting taxi users living in the Tokyo metropolitan area. 34.9%…

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What is the “real value” that will be created if Uber’s acquisition of Expedia is realized? Considering the possibility of becoming the “ultimate travel app” through data integration[Gaiden]

What is the “real value” that will be created if Uber’s acquisition of Expedia is realized? Considering the possibility of becoming the “ultimate travel app” through data integration[Gaiden]

Aaron Gowell, co-founder and CEO of SilverRail, wrote an article for Focuswire, a US tourism industry news outlet, about Uber's acquisition of Expedia. He develops his own theories about the…

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What is Enoden’s aim in developing the bicycle share business? We asked the person in charge about everything from countering overtourism to promoting excursions.

What is Enoden’s aim in developing the bicycle share business? We asked the person in charge about everything from countering overtourism to promoting excursions.

Enoshima Electric Railway started the shared cycle business ``SHONAN PEDAL'' in April 2021. What is the aim of railway companies in developing shared bicycles as a means of transportation for…

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Public ride sharing demonstration in Nozawa Onsen, Nagano Prefecture, taxi sharing service company provides reservation system

Public ride sharing demonstration in Nozawa Onsen, Nagano Prefecture, taxi sharing service company provides reservation system

NearMe, which operates a taxi sharing service, is participating in the ``Public Ride Sharing Demonstration Experiment in Nozawa Onsen Village,'' which will be held from November 1, 2024 to January…

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A ride-hailing service has started that turns camper vans into “moving hotels,” starting at 260,000 yen per vehicle per night, and is expected to be used at outdoor events.

A ride-hailing service has started that turns camper vans into “moving hotels,” starting at 260,000 yen per vehicle per night, and is expected to be used at outdoor events.

Carstay, a company that provides camping van sharing, has started a service that dispatches camping vans as "mobile hotels" all over the country. We will support areas where there is…

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Taxi app “GO” will start “shared ride service” from this winter, 50 to 60% of the regular fare, and you can choose the spot where you want to get on and off.

Taxi app “GO” will start “shared ride service” from this winter, 50 to 60% of the regular fare, and you can choose the spot where you want to get on and off.

The taxi app ``GO'' will begin providing ride-sharing services this winter in cooperation with taxi operators. First, try the bay areas such as Toyosu and Kachidoki. Initially, you can board…

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