Public telephones are being removed from Toei Subway and Tokyo Metro stations. The article reports that NTT East explained the reasons for the removals in an interview.
Public telephones are gradually being removed from Toei Subway and Tokyo Metro stations. The article cites station facility rationalization and cost reduction as background factors and reports that removals are expected to continue.
Based on an interview with NTT East, the reasons for the removals reportedly include a review of communications infrastructure and declining demand for public telephones. No specific figures or confirmed removal schedule have been provided at this time.