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Tokushima Prefecture began trial operations of the “UZS BUS” limousine bus service on July 20.
The limousine bus connects Tokushima Airport with Fukura in Minami-Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture, via Naruto Station, AoAwo Naruto Resort, the Otsuka Museum of Art, Awajishima Minami Interchange (IC), and Riku no Minato Seidan. The vehicles feature wrapping designs of Sudachi-kun, the mascot character of Tokushima Prefecture, and Awaji Uzusuke, the official character of Minami-Awaji City.
In line with flight arrival and departure times, the service operates a total of 17 trips: nine departing from Tokushima Airport and eight from Fukura. Reservations are required at least three days in advance for some services, which will be suspended if no reservations are made. One-way adult fares from or to Tokushima Airport are 800 yen to destinations within Naruto City, 1,400 yen to Awajishima Minami IC, and 1,600 yen to Riku no Eki Seidan and Fukura. Children pay half fare. The TOKUSHIMA BUS PASS can be used only for travel within Tokushima Prefecture.