Opinions and Responses

Regarding the i Bus Route Change Plan

Among the subsidy projects conducted by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, there is one for community bus operation and similar projects. We heard from metropolitan staff that this project undergoes proper screening to determine the appropriateness of the subsidy. After hearing this, I thought that not only the citizens' requests but also requirements suitable for the times and the validity of the plan would be examined.
Please consider the merits and demerits, cost-effectiveness, and the safety and security of the local residents' lives when deciding whether to proceed with the project with a clear focus on the community, so that it does not become a project solely for the purpose of subsidies.

Response

Currently, in Inagi City, Odakyu Bus Co., Ltd., which operates the i Bus, has requested a review of the i Bus operation routes due to factors such as the serious nationwide shortage of bus drivers and the revised enforcement of the "Standards for Improvement of Working Hours for Motor Vehicle Drivers" (commonly known as the Improvement Standards Notice) effective April 1, 2024. To realize transportation services that reflect the actual conditions of the region, discussions on reviewing the i Bus operation courses are being held at the "Inagi City Regional Public Transportation Council," which consists of representatives from each Neighborhood Association, various citizen groups, bus operators, and the police. Furthermore, this review process is being advanced while gathering opinions from citizens through public hearings and other means.
Regarding the Tokyo Metropolitan Government subsidy you inquired about, the city is utilizing this subsidy for boarding and alighting surveys and other basic data necessary for considering vehicle updates and revisions in the review of the i Bus operation routes.

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