Uber is coming to Tokyo after 6 years in Japan

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TOKYO (BLOOMBERG) - After six years in Japan, Uber Technologies Inc is finally coming to Tokyo.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Starting on Friday , users in the Japanese capital will be able to hail taxis using the Uber app, according to Mr Tom White, who heads the company's operations in the country.

The US company has done things a little differently in the world's No 3. economy, which has strict regulations covering ride-sharing. For rides, it's built partnerships with taxi companies in provincial cities, including the popular tourist destinations of Kyoto, Osaka and Hiroshima. In Tokyo, its offering has been limited to black-car hires till now.

"We are in a better position to not just offer a good service to riders, but also to have lasting relationships with taxi companies."

 

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