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Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism to Conduct Undercover Investigations on Charter Buses from October to February
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will be conducting undercover compliance checks on operational charter buses this fiscal year as well.
From October to February 2025, contracted investigators will board charter buses incognito, without prior notice, to check compliance with regulations such as the presence of out-of-service area transportation, ensuring rest times, guidance and usage of seat belts, and the arrangement of alternate drivers.
The Ministry also conducts on-site audits at operating bases and street audits at tourist spots and airports.
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