Expansion of Scheduled Bus Routes and Improved Convenience

「In July, following the opening of the roadside station Shonan Chigasaki, we began operating a new route connecting the south exit of Chigasaki Station with the facility to meet new demand. We also advanced initiatives toward sustainable mobility services, including continuing demonstration tests of AI on-demand buses and autonomous buses in the Shonan area.」

「In April, we expanded the operating hours of the AI on-demand bus demonstration test in Tenjincho, Fujisawa City, advancing initiatives toward sustainable mobility services. In July, following the opening of the roadside station Shonan Chigasaki, we also began operating a new route connecting the south exit of Chigasaki Station with the facility to meet new demand.」

「In June, we began a demonstration test of an AI on-demand bus in Tenjincho, Fujisawa City, and in July introduced articulated buses between Totsuka Bus Center and Dream Heights. We also advanced initiatives toward sustainable mobility services, including shifting to new transportation modes and improving transport efficiency.」

「In the local bus business, following the opening of the commercial facility The Outlets Shonan Hiratsuka, we began operating a new route in April connecting the north exit of Hiratsuka Station and the south exit of Hon-Atsugi Station with Twin City大神, meeting new demand. We also introduced a uniform ¥50 child IC fare as part of our support for families raising children, revised fares on all Company routes in July, excluding sections with uniform fares in Yokohama City and other areas, and raised the discount rate on student commuter passes. These measures to promote usage contributed to higher revenue.」

「In the local bus business, following the opening of the commercial facility The Outlets Shonan Hiratsuka, we began operating a new route in April connecting the north exit of Hiratsuka Station and the south exit of Hon-Atsugi Station with Twin City大神, meeting new demand.」

「In the local bus business, we began operating direct services between the north exit of Hiratsuka Station, Tokai University Building 1 and the south exit of Tokai University-mae Station in April in response to increased commuting demand at Tokai University Shonan Campus. In January, following the relocation of The Yokohama Rubber Company,Limited's head office, we also began operating direct services between the north exit of Hiratsuka Station and The Yokohama Rubber Company,Limited, improving convenience.」

「In the local bus business, we began operating direct services between the north exit of Hiratsuka Station, Tokai University Building 1 and the south exit of Tokai University-mae Station in April in response to increased commuting demand at Tokai University Shonan Campus, improving convenience for students. In July, we began issuing digital tickets allowing customers who used the commercial facility Shonan T-SITE to make round trips on local buses between bus stops near the facility and Fujisawa Station or Tsujido Station, promoting usage. Although passenger demand, which had remained weak due to the spread of COVID-19, showed some recovery, revenue increased due in part to efforts to secure revenue, including adding services during peak periods on the Tokyo Disney Resort® route launched in the previous fiscal year in response to passenger trends.」

「In the local bus business, we began operating direct services between the north exit of Hiratsuka Station, Tokai University Building 1 and the south exit of Tokai University-mae Station in April in response to increased commuting demand at Tokai University Shonan Campus, improving convenience for students. As a year-round sales initiative to stimulate demand for local buses, we launched a campaign under which 1 accompanying person could ride free when a one-day free pass was used on weekends, holidays and other designated days. We also created outing itineraries using local buses with discount coupons from facilities and stores along the routes, encouraging opportunities to go out. Although passenger demand, which had remained weak due to the spread of COVID-19, showed some recovery, revenue increased due in part to efforts to secure revenue, including adding services during peak periods on the Tokyo Disney Resort® route launched in the previous fiscal year in response to passenger trends.」

「In April, we newly introduced 3 articulated buses between the west exit of Aihara Station and Hosei University, improving transport efficiency. As a demand-generation measure for local buses, from July we launched a campaign under which 1 accompanying person could ride free when a one-day free pass was used on weekends, holidays and other designated days. We also distributed brochures presenting suggested itineraries with discount coupons and other benefits through tie-ups with facilities and stores along the routes. In addition, we began selling value-based IC commuter passes in September and introduced mobile PASMO commuter passes in March, working to improve earnings by enhancing convenience.」

「In the local bus business, we newly introduced 3 articulated buses between the west exit of Aihara Station and Hosei University in April, improving transport efficiency. As a demand-generation measure for local buses, from July we launched a campaign under which 1 accompanying person could ride free when a one-day free pass was used on weekends, holidays and other designated days. We also distributed brochures presenting suggested itineraries with discount coupons and other benefits through tie-ups with facilities and stores along the routes. In addition, we introduced value-based IC commuter passes from September and worked to improve earnings through service enhancements.」

「In the local bus business, we newly introduced 3 articulated buses between the west exit of Aihara Station and Hosei University in April, improving transport efficiency.」

「As a forward-looking initiative, we conducted a demonstration test of a medium-sized autonomous bus as the operator selected by the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, which had been commissioned by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism to conduct a project aimed at accumulating knowledge of autonomous driving.」

「We increased articulated bus services to strengthen transport capacity in line with the increase in enrollment at Keio Shonan-Fujisawa Junior and Senior High School and the opening of Obirin University Tokyo Hinatayama's new campus. In preparation for the practical application of autonomous buses, we were selected as an operator by the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, which had been commissioned by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism to conduct the relevant project, and proceeded with preparations for a demonstration test of a medium-sized autonomous bus.」

「We increased articulated bus services to strengthen transport capacity in line with the increase in enrollment at Keio Shonan-Fujisawa Junior and Senior High School and the opening of Obirin University Tokyo Hinatayama's new campus. However, revenue decreased as passenger numbers fell sharply due to a decline in student use resulting from online classes, as well as changes in customer behavior, including the spread of teleworking and changes in consumption patterns.」

「After the declaration of a state of emergency, we adjusted operations in response to requests to refrain from nonessential and nonurgent outings, including changing weekday services to Saturday schedules, thereby fulfilling our role as a regional public transportation provider. However, revenue decreased as passenger numbers fell sharply due to changes in customer behavior, including the spread of teleworking and the expansion of stay-at-home consumption.」

「On airport limousine buses operated by Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu West Co., Ltd., we continued working to ensure safe transportation and improve convenience, including by introducing vehicles equipped with lifts that allow passengers to board and alight while remaining in their wheelchairs.」

「From October, we progressively introduced local buses equipped with the Emergency Driving Stop System (EDSS), while promoting the introduction of low-floor buses and working to ensure safe transportation and improve convenience. However, revenue decreased due to the implementation of planned service suspensions following Typhoon No. 19 in October and the expiration of some specific contract transportation services, including those for schools for special needs education.」

「In the local bus business, we increased transport capacity between Shonandai Station and Keio University in April to meet increased student demand at Keio University Shonan-Fujisawa Campus, and pursued revenue growth measures including Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu East Co., Ltd. newly beginning to operate 1 route under contract from the Kawasaki City Transportation Bureau. On the Oyamada-Sakuradai–Karakida Station East–Tama Southern Regional Hospital route, which was undergoing test operations, we strengthened transport capacity and worked to improve convenience by changing from a van to a small bus in August to reflect actual usage. However, revenue decreased due to a decline in student commuters following the relocation of the Tokyo Polytechnic University Faculty of Arts, as well as the expiration of some specific contract transportation services, including those for schools for special needs education.」

「In the local bus business, we increased transport capacity between Shonandai Station and Keio University in April to meet increased student demand at Keio University Shonan-Fujisawa Campus, and pursued revenue growth measures including Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu East Co., Ltd. newly beginning to operate 1 route under contract from the Kawasaki City Transportation Bureau. We also launched the 2019 Golden Week Kanachu 10-Day Free Pass to stimulate demand during the long holiday period and promoted local bus use. However, revenue decreased due to a decline in student commuters following the relocation of the Tokyo Polytechnic University Faculty of Arts, as well as the expiration of some specific contract transportation services, including those for schools for special needs education.」

「Revenue in the local bus business increased due in part to the launch of direct services from Odakyu-Sagamihara Station and Minami-Rinkan Station following the opening of AEON Mall Zama in March 2018. We also introduced 148 low-floor buses that make boarding and alighting easier for passengers, began express operations in May using articulated buses on 2 routes between the north exit of Tsujido Station and Shonan Life Town and between Shonan Life Town and Keio University Shonan-Fujisawa Campus, and began serving the Tomei-Yamato bus stop on the Tamura Garage/Hon-Atsugi Station–Haneda Airport airport limousine bus route in September. In February 2019, we began operating services from Shonan Life Town to the Ishikawa district of Fujisawa City, an area with limited public transportation. In March, Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu West Co., Ltd. began operating an intercity express bus route jointly with Tobu Bus West Co., Ltd. from Fujisawa, Tsujido and Hon-Atsugi toward Kawagoe, further improving transport efficiency and convenience.」

「Revenue in the local bus business increased due in part to the launch of direct services from Odakyu-Sagamihara Station and Minami-Rinkan Station following the opening of AEON Mall Zama in March 2018. We also introduced 82 low-floor buses that make boarding and alighting easier for passengers. In May, we began operating articulated buses, branded Twin Liner, and express services on 2 routes between the north exit of Tsujido Station and Shonan Life Town and between Shonan Life Town and Keio University Shonan-Fujisawa Campus. In September, we also began serving the Tomei-Yamato bus stop on the Tamura Garage/Hon-Atsugi Station–Haneda Airport airport limousine bus route, further improving transport efficiency and convenience.」

「Revenue in the local bus business increased due in part to the launch of direct services from Odakyu-Sagamihara Station and Minami-Rinkan Station following the opening of AEON Mall Zama in March 2018. We also introduced 51 low-floor buses that make boarding and alighting easier for passengers. In May, we began operating articulated buses, branded Twin Liner, and express services on 2 routes between the north exit of Tsujido Station and Shonan Life Town and between Shonan Life Town and Keio University Shonan-Fujisawa Campus. In September, we also began serving the Tomei-Yamato bus stop on the Tamura Garage/Hon-Atsugi Station–Haneda Airport airport limousine bus route, further improving transport efficiency and convenience.」

「Revenue in the local bus business increased due in part to the launch of direct services from Odakyu-Sagamihara Station and Minami-Rinkan Station following the opening of AEON Mall Zama in March 2018. In May, we also began operating articulated buses, branded Twin Liner, on 2 routes between the north exit of Tsujido Station and Shonan Life Town and between Shonan Life Town and Keio University Shonan-Fujisawa Campus, improving transport efficiency, and implemented express services to further improve convenience.」

「Revenue in the local bus business increased due in part to Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu East Co., Ltd. beginning to operate the Ida Sales Office of the Kawasaki City Transportation Bureau under contract from 26 March 2017, as well as the full-year contribution from the Hiratsuka Station North Exit–LaLaport Shonan Hiratsuka loop route, which began operating in the previous fiscal year. We also introduced 123 low-floor buses that make boarding and alighting easier for passengers, began serving the north-exit rotary at Minami-Machida Station with some routes, and in December extended the intercity express bus route from Sagami-Ono, Machida and Minami-Machida to Mitsui Outlet Park Kisarazu as far as Kisarazu Station. In addition, we began test operations on new routes, including the Oyamada-Sakuradai–Karakida Station East–Tama Southern Regional Hospital route, further improving convenience.」

「Revenue in the local bus business increased due in part to Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu East Co., Ltd. beginning to operate the Ida Sales Office of the Kawasaki City Transportation Bureau under contract from 26 March, as well as the full-year contribution from the Hiratsuka Station North Exit–LaLaport Shonan Hiratsuka loop route, which began operating in October of the previous year. We also introduced 104 low-floor buses that make boarding and alighting easier for passengers. Following the opening of the north-exit rotary at Minami-Machida Station on the Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line, we extended some local bus routes in April and began serving the area with airport limousine buses, intercity express buses and late-night express buses in July, further improving convenience.」

「Revenue in the local bus business increased due in part to Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu East Co., Ltd. beginning to operate the Ida Sales Office of the Kawasaki City Transportation Bureau under contract from 26 March, as well as the full-year contribution from the Hiratsuka Station North Exit–LaLaport Shonan Hiratsuka loop route, which began operating in October of the previous year. We also introduced 55 low-floor buses that make boarding and alighting easier for passengers, and extended routes in April following the opening of the north-exit rotary at Minami-Machida Station on the Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line, thereby improving convenience.」

「In the local bus business, we began operating the Hiratsuka Station North Exit–LaLaport Shonan Hiratsuka loop route in October and the Nakayama Station–Musashi-Nakayamadai loop route in February, both of which saw steady usage. In March, we changed boarding and alighting procedures in the Machida and Tama operating areas to the rear-boarding/front-alighting system, completing the planned rollout in all areas. We also began operating bus service information displays at 2 bus stops in Fujisawa City, the first such displays installed by the Company outside stations and major terminals, improving convenience.」

「In the local bus business, we began operating the Utagawa Loop route connecting the south exit of Aiko-Ishida Station with the Utagawa Industrial Square industrial park in Utagawa, Isehara City, in September, improving convenience. In October, we also began operating the Hiratsuka Station North Exit–LaLaport Shonan Hiratsuka loop route, which saw steady usage.」

「In the local bus business, we began operating the Aiko-Ishida Station South Exit–Utagawa Loop route in September, improving convenience. In addition, revenue increased due in part to the full-year contribution from the Fujisawa Station/Tsujido Station/Hon-Atsugi Station–Fuji-Q Highland/Kawaguchiko Station route and the Machida Station/Hashimoto Station–Fuji-Q Highland/Kawaguchiko Station route, as well as the launch of student transportation services under corporate contracts.」

「Revenue in the local bus business increased due in part to the full-year contribution from the Fujisawa Station/Tsujido Station/Hon-Atsugi Station–Fuji-Q Highland/Kawaguchiko Station route and the Machida Station/Hashimoto Station–Fuji-Q Highland/Kawaguchiko Station route, as well as the launch of student transportation services under corporate contracts.」

「In April, we began serving Kaminagaya Station and Higashi-Totsuka Station on the Totsuka Station/Konan-dai Station–Haneda Airport route. In conjunction with the opening of Narita Airport Terminal 3, we also began serving the terminal with airport limousine buses.」