thejapantimes, 
In moves independent of the central government's decision to partially lift a ban on ride-hailing services in April 2024, some local governments in Japan are exploring the introduction of their own systems tailored to fit local circumstances. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/12/27/japan/local-governments-ride-hailing-services/?utm_content=buffer52112&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #ridehailing #localgovernment #osaka #kanagawa #tottori #2025osakaexpo #tourism