Japan’s MLIT approves joint operation in Okayama City; bus and tram fares unified at 160 yen through March 2030

Japan’s MLIT approves joint operation in Okayama City; bus and tram fares unified at 160 yen through March 2030

Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) has approved joint operations by transport operators in Okayama City under the Act on Special Measures concerning the Antimonopoly Act.

Five companies—Okayama Electric Tramway, Ryobi Holdings, Chutetsu Bus, Shimotsui Dentetsu, and Bihoku Bus—applied on August 29.

From October 1 through March 31, 2030, fares for route buses and trams operating within the planned area of Okayama City, Japan, will be unified to a single flat amount. The fare will be 160 yen (JPY) for both route buses and trams, representing an increase of up to 40 yen.

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