Japan Taxi
As one of the most produced – car country in the world, Japan is considered one of the most occupying – taxis country in the world. Taxicab is famous in Japan so the Japan’s taxi industry has continuously increased its size for more than 50 years. Taxicabs are an indispensable means of transportation in Japan, especially in the major cities like Tokyo, Osaka and Hiroshima. Moreover, The Taxicab Regulation in Japan, which is introduced in 2002, has stimulated the number of taxi on the Japanese road.
Almost taxicab which is used in Japan is made by their own car manufacturer such as Toyota, Honda, Nissan and Mazda, and perhaps Toyota Crown Comfort is the most popular choice for using as a taxicab. Taxicabs in Japan are painted with different colors such as white, orange and yellow and most of them are also painted with a long blue stripe along its body.
The Taxicab Regulation in Japan which was introduced in 2002 has contained many orders and regulations concern taxi driver’s abilities and qualifications. For examples, a would be cabby must be Japanese citizen and hold driving license with clear record. Additionally, a driver must past some driving tests, some physical tests and also some English language tests.
