Uber could set its eyes on more than 500 other places in Japan that allow unregulated car services. Photo: ReutersTokyo: In a small coastal town on the Sea of Japan, Uber Technologies Inc. is deploying an unusual strategy. That’s because ride-sharing services are only allowed in locations too small to support public transport. When Uber’s Takahashi sought out Nogi last year, the public worker was mesmerized by the app’s ability to connect riders and drivers. Japan Taxi Co., a provider of fare meters and technology for the industry, already offers a Uber-like app that lets people summon one of Tokyo’s 49,000 cabs and pay on their smartphone.

Source: Mint October 24, 2016 02:48 UTC