77.I've been on the "Atte"!

　I got on the local wagon-type bus "Atte", whose demonstration service started in November this year. The "Atte" circulates clockwise around Shimbashi and Yayoidai Station in the Shimbashi district, starting and ending point. In order to solve the difficulty of moving in the Shimbashi area with differences in elevation, this demonstration experiment was finally realized through the enthusiastic activities of the members of the Shimbashi Bus Run Association, which was launched six years ago.
　The origin of the "Atte" is that the people who are in need by providing transportation means to support people in need of transportation in the community by selecting the Atte 2 routes, many people will be able to go out for health. It is said that it was named from Atte. Also, on the side of the bus, there is a picture designed by a fifth grader who expresses "Akuwa River, Ayame and Kingfisher".
　When you actually ride it, the inside of the wagon bus is surprisingly wide and the seat is comfortable. The driver was very kind and voiced, and I was able to ride with peace of mind. I went around the 18 bus stops for about 30 minutes, but I realized the size of the height difference and the narrow road in the Shimbashi area. I think that the "Atte" will surely be useful as an outing foot for elderly people and those who are worried about their legs. The demonstration operation is to verify whether profitability is ensured and stable operation can be continued, and is a step toward full-scale operation. We hope that many people will use it so that the results of the activities of the local people will bear fruit firmly.

December 22, 2022 Mayor Atsuko Fukagawa, Mayor of Izumi