Subscription-based service platform and back-office process automation

「In addition, we expanded the lineup of solutions for transport operators centered on “Altair Triple Star,” beginning operation of multilingual automated ticket vending machines connected to Altair Triple Star Cloud at Kansai International Airport. We also developed digital signage for departure information and are expanding the lineup of services supporting transport operators’ DX, including installations at the “Hato Bus Tokyo Station Marunouchi South Exit Boarding Point” and the “Miyagi Kotsu Sendai Highway Bus Center.”」

「In December, an automated ticket machine connected to Altair was installed at Kansai International Airport. We also plan to begin developing and providing digital signage during the current fiscal year, and are promoting the expansion of Altair Triple Star's functionality.」

「Surutto QRtto, which began service in June 2024, is operating smoothly. In April, it expanded to Hyogo Prefecture and the northern Osaka area, and the number of uses is increasing. The core system Altair Triple Star has also expanded beyond Kansai to areas including Shonan Monorail and JR Hokkaido.」

「The all-in-one cloud service for transportation operators, Altair Triple Star, whose development began in 2017, is a comprehensive cloud service that can automate a broad range of operations, including inventory and timetable management for vehicles and events, ticket reservations, purchases, issuance and authentication, as well as sales aggregation and settlement processing. Its use is expanding as an effective tool for MaaS platforms across Japan and for supporting the digital transformation of transportation operators. In June 2024, the server-based QR boarding ticket service “Surutto QRtto,” usable on major private railway operators in the Kansai region, was launched. In addition, the Company's extensive knowledge and experience in settlement operations, which require considerable effort, is a major advantage in MaaS services jointly used by multiple operators.」

「The all-in-one cloud service for transportation operators, Altair Triple Star, which we have been developing since 2017, is a comprehensive cloud service that can automate a broad range of operations, including inventory and timetable management for vehicles and events, ticket reservations, purchases, issuance and authentication, as well as sales aggregation and settlement processing. Its use is expanding as an effective tool for MaaS platforms across Japan and for supporting the digital transformation of transportation operators. In March 2024, it was linked with 13 transportation service providers in Hokkaido through JAL MaaS, expanding its use from route searches to electronic ticketing for travel from all 8 airports in Hokkaido served by JAL Group flights, excluding remote islands, to major urban areas.」

「The all-in-one cloud service for transportation operators, Altair Triple Star, which we have been developing since 2017, is a comprehensive cloud service that can automate a broad range of operations, including inventory and timetable management for vehicles and events, ticket reservations, purchases, issuance and authentication, as well as sales aggregation and settlement processing. Its use is expanding as an effective tool for MaaS platforms across Japan and for supporting the digital transformation of transportation operators.」

「“Altair Triple Star,” the all-in-one cloud service for transportation operators that we have been developing since 2017, is a comprehensive cloud service capable of automating a range of operations, from inventory and timetable management for vehicles and events, ticket reservations, purchases, issuance and authentication, through to the aggregation of sales information and settlement processing. It continues to be used as a MaaS platform in regions throughout Japan.」

「A key feature of the services we provide is that they achieve the core objective of cloud computing, converting system costs into variable costs, making them sustainable schemes that continue to be used even after the so-called proof-of-concept period has ended.」

「"アルタイルトリプルスター," an all-in-one cloud service for transportation operators that has been under development since 2017, is a comprehensive cloud service capable of automating a range of operations, from inventory and timetable management for vehicles and events, and ticket reservation, purchase, issuance and authentication, through to the aggregation of sales information and settlement processing.」

「We are also promoting the development of additional functions for the MaaS cloud service "アルタイルトリプルスター," development of which we began 5 years ago. "アルタイルトリプルスター" is a comprehensive cloud service and all-in-one ticket sales system designed to automate a range of operations, from bus seat inventory management, reservation and purchase processing, and ticket issuance and lifecycle management through to the aggregation of sales information and settlement processing between operators.」

「"アルタイルトリプルスター" is an all-in-one ticket sales system and a comprehensive service designed to automate a range of operations, from bus seat inventory management, reservation and purchase processing, and ticket issuance and lifecycle management through to the aggregation of sales information and settlement processing between operators.」

「The number of routes covered by the smartphone app "バスもり！," launched in August 2016, has exceeded 330 as the range of ticket types has expanded to include smartphone tickets, smartphone multi-ride tickets, smartphone commuter passes and smartphone free passes. In this environment, we are promoting the development and provision of "ALTAIR" (MaaS cloud service) for the public transportation industry. ALTAIR is an all-in-one ticket sales system designed to automate a range of operations, from bus seat inventory management, reservation and purchase processing, and ticket issuance and lifecycle management through to the aggregation of sales information and settlement processing between operators.」

「In this environment, we are promoting the development and provision of "ALTAIR" (public transportation cloud service) for the bus industry. Since November 2020, it has been used for the MaaS business "草津WEB周遊券," which combines reservation-based express bus services with admission tickets for the hot springs in Kusatsu, and since January 2020 for "DohNa!!," a MaaS service enabling connections among Hakodate City's streetcars, buses and railways.」

「The number of routes covered by the smartphone app "バスもり！," launched in August 2016, has steadily expanded to more than 330 as the range of ticket types has grown to include smartphone tickets, smartphone multi-ride tickets, smartphone commuter passes and smartphone free passes.」

「The number of routes covered has exceeded 300. We will continue to develop toward a comprehensive cloud service by introducing new products, including a tablet-based onboard terminal that could be described as an electronic seat map and a service that streamlines settlement operations between bus companies.」

「Our target service platform is subscription-based and has the potential to expand rapidly once it surpasses the revenue threshold. The key is to avoid increases in personnel expenses as business volume grows, and for this purpose we are continuing to make substantial investments in automating back-office processes, including operations.」

「"バスもり！" is also developing several new services, and we plan to develop it into a comprehensive cloud service.」

「"バスもり！" is also developing several new services, and we plan to develop it into a comprehensive cloud service.」

「We are also developing several new services and plan to develop "バスもり！" into a comprehensive cloud service.」

「Our target service platform is subscription-based and has the potential to expand rapidly once it surpasses the revenue threshold. The key is to avoid increases in personnel expenses as business volume grows, and for this purpose we are continuing to make substantial investments in automating back-office processes, including operations. Assuming these initiatives achieve their maximum effect, our target for ordinary income for the fiscal year ending June 2021 is ¥5 billion.」

「We are also developing several new services and plan to develop "バスもり！" (bus ticketing app) into a comprehensive cloud service.」

「Our target service platform is subscription-based and has the potential to expand rapidly once it surpasses the revenue threshold. The key is to avoid increases in personnel expenses as business volume grows, and for this purpose we are continuing to make substantial investments in automating back-office processes, including operations. Assuming these initiatives achieve their maximum effect, our target for ordinary income for the fiscal year ending June 2021 is ¥5 billion.」