
80% of Route Buses Face Service Reduction or Discontinuation Due to Driver Shortage, According to Teikoku Databank Survey
Nagasaki Bus (Nagasaki Jidōsha), a bus operator in Nagasaki, Japan, will reduce services on some routes due to a chronic and serious shortage of drivers.
On weekdays, 41 services will be cut, and on Saturdays all routes will operate on the Sunday and public holiday timetable. The “Mikan” community minibus, which normally runs on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays, will be suspended. This measure will be in effect from January 31 to March 31.
In addition, the tourist route bus will also be suspended from January 17.