Sanjocho and Yamashiyacho and the surrounding hillside area will apparently be getting a shared taxi trial service starting on Friday, March 28〜
Screenshot from the Ashiya City official website / About the shared taxi service (demonstration operation)
Service Period and Operating Days
Friday, March 28, 2025 to Friday, February 27, 2026
Service runs on weekdays only. It will not operate on Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, substitute holidays, or during the New Year period from December 29 to January 3.
What is the route?
Quoted from the Ashiya City official website / About the shared taxi service (demonstration operation)
↑ The service circulates through the hillside area centered around Sanjocho and Yamashiyacho, connecting Sanjo Park, Sanjocho Kita, Yamashiyacho Nishi, the south end of Takazabashi Bridge, and Yamashiya Park with Hankyu Ashiyagawa Station and JR Ashiya Station.
Where are the stops?
Quoted from the Ashiya City official website / About the shared taxi service (demonstration operation)
↑ Like a bus, the shared taxi picks up and drops off passengers at designated stops. Please note that you cannot get on or off wherever you like as you would with a regular taxi!
What is the timetable?
Quoted from the Ashiya City official website / About the shared taxi service (demonstration operation)
↑ Like a bus, the shared taxi runs according to a set timetable. Check the service you want to take, and be sure to call to reserve at least 1 hour before the departure time〜
What is the fare?
Payment is accepted by cash only
Adults (junior high school students and older): 240 yen
Children (elementary school students to under junior high school age): 120 yen
Young children (age 1 to under elementary school age): 120 yen (however, up to 2 young children ride free per 1 child or adult passenger)
Infants (under age 1): Free
* Various disability discounts are available
How do you reserve?
The service requires advance reservation at least 1 hour before use, and reservations open from 8:00 a.m. on Friday, March 21.
Reservation phone number: 0570-089-012 (inside Hankyu Taxi Co., Ltd.)
(Reception hours: 8:00 to 17:00 (Sunday to Friday, including national holidays))
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For detailed information about the shared taxi demonstration operation, please check the Ashiya City official website.
Finally
On Thursday, March 27, the day before the trial service begins, an “Opening Ceremony” will apparently be held at Sanjo Park. It’s great to see a shared taxi service starting in an area without bus stops, especially one that you can ride for the same fare as a bus〜!
