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Partnership Business

Last Updated November 1, 2024

Municipal transportation partnership business (we are looking for commercialization proposals in cooperation with Transportation Bureau)

What is a municipal transportation partnership business?

As an introduction of private methods, not only outsourcing business, but also utilizing management resources such as planning, technical, and sales capabilities of private companies together with their own management resources, as well as business alliances between private companies. In the same way, we will carry out business in cooperation with private companies.

Always accept proposals from private companies

We always accept proposals from private companies regarding the effective use of Transportation Bureau's assets, advertising and environmental measures. Then, we examine the usefulness of the proposal and register the private company that made the proposal for effective proposals. On top of that, we will commercialize in cooperation with registered private companies.

Announcement of Registration

For registered private companies, we will announce the company name, proposal details, etc.

How to apply

Please submit required documents in accordance with "Rules for Yokohama Municipal Transportation Partnership Business" and "Handling Rules for Yokohama Municipal Transportation Partnership Business". Please see "Downloading" at the bottom of the page for rules and styles.

  • As for the details of system, application method, please see "Yokohama municipal traffic partnership business offer essential point" at the bottom of page.

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No.1
Name of BusinessImprove the convenience of citizens, improve environmental initiatives, and implement safe and secure projects through the drinking water vending machine business on the Green Line.
Overview of Business

Based on the Green Line drinking water vending machine business, we will share the environmental issues and targets set out by Transportation Bureau, address environmental and disaster countermeasures, and introduce a wide range of highly functional vending machines in terms of electronic money to improve convenience.

  1. Environmental activities and disaster countermeasures
    Introduction of environmentally friendly eco-vendors such as peak shift vending machines and energy-saving machines
    Establishment of disaster relief vendors
    Posting of disaster information on electronic bulletin boards
  2. Cooperation with effective utilization of station premises
    Installation of vending machine corners at each station
    Establishment of “Vendor Square” to expand services such as convenience for station users and provision of rest areas at Center Minami Station, etc.
    Handling of products from other manufacturers
  3. Collaboration with Advertising Business
    Advertisement of product advertisements in station premises and subway vehicles
    Advertisement of product advertisements on the bus body
  4. The beauty of the station
    Unification of vending machines into designs that image the Green Line
  5. Others
    Providing rewards for point exchange to support Hama Eco Cards
    Installing electronic money multi-leaders in vending machines
Name of business and representative

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Co., Ltd.
Karin Dragan, President and CEO

Location:9-7-1, Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Date of registrationJanuary 22, 2024
Registration period5 years
Reason for registration
  1. Collaboration with Transportation Business
    In terms of effective utilization of station premises and advertising business, not only the Green Line but also business development in cooperation with the entire transportation business, such as the bus business, can be expected to have an effect on a wide range of fields, including improvement of customer service.
  2. Profitability
    In addition to revenues from ordinary vending machines, revenues such as posting advertisements and supporting environmental activities are also expected.
  3. Environmental measures and disaster countermeasures
    Through various initiatives for environmental activities and disaster countermeasures, it is possible to expand environmental measures, which are the priority measures of the authorities.
  4. The beauty of the station
    You can maintain a sense of unity and aesthetics that match the concept of the station.

No.2
Name of BusinessImprove services and contribute to society by issuing credit cards in partnership with municipal transportation
Overview of Business
  1. Issuance of Transportation Bureau's original affiliated credit cards
    We will improve the convenience of municipal transportation users by issuing credit cards in cooperation with the authorities and enabling credit approval when purchasing commuter passes, etc.
  2. Efforts to acquire credit card members and promote the use of credit cards
    Regularly implement campaigns to promote new membership and use
    Implement measures to meet the needs of members, such as regular updates of original City of Yokohama, Transportation Bureau prizes, which are original prizes, and announcements of attractive partner stores through web media.
  3. Efforts to promote the use of public transportation using credit cards
    Promote the use of municipal transportation by posting information on promotion of use and PASMO autocharge services on advertising media for members.
  4. Sharing Member Analysis of Partner Credit Cards
    Further improve convenience by strengthening services that are well received by members.
  5. Efforts to contribute to the environment using credit cards
    Use a portion of the proceeds from the card to contribute to the environment.

Name of business and representativeSumitomo Mitsui Card Co., Ltd.
Yukihiko Onishi, President and CEO
Location:2-2-31, Toyosu, Koutou-ku, Tokyo
Date of registrationJanuary 30, 2023
Registration period3 years
Reason for registration
  1. Business Performance
    Through cooperation between public transportation companies and credit card companies, we can expect the development and expansion of the use of credit card businesses different from the past, such as working on environmental measures in Yokohama City.
  2. Economics
    With regard to environmental measures linked to the use of credit cards, the burden on business and costs of authorities has been reduced, such as utilizing existing systems of credit card companies and almost no burden of expenses required for issuing and managing cards, while the use of credit cards is expected to return some revenues.

No.3

Name of Business

Digital signage advertising business in buses
Overview of Business
  1. Installation and maintenance of digital signage
    Installation and maintenance of advertising media (digital signage) inside route buses
  2. Advertisement reception
    Acceptance of advertisement posting applications (including applications from City of Yokohama, Transportation Bureau designated advertising agencies)
  3. Distribution and provision of advertising and non-advertisement content
    Distribution and update of content information that leads to customer services other than advertising and advertising
Name of business and representativeKanachu Shoji Co., Ltd.
Hiroaki Yuzurihara, President and CEO
Location:3-15-3, Higashiyawata, Hiratsuka-shi, Kanagawa
Date of registrationJuly 26, 2022
Registration period5 years
Reason for registration

In addition to excellent profitability, the bus advertising business has a wealth of track record, careful consideration has been given to ensuring the safety of bus vehicles, and content other than advertising has been enhanced, contributing to the improvement of customer services. Because it is recognized.


No.4
Name of BusinessOpen home delivery locker installation business
Overview of Business

Installation and maintenance of open home delivery lockers
Install and maintain open home delivery lockers to promote the effective use of assets.

Name of business and representativePackcity Japan Co., Ltd.
President and Representative Director Yuji Ogawa
Location:3-7-1, Kandaogawamachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 6F
Date of registrationJanuary 4, 2024
Registration periodUntil March 31, 2027
Reason for registration
  1. Environmental Measures
    It is possible to reduce CO2 by reducing the number of non-redeliveries, thereby contributing to environmental issues.
  2. Provision of customer service
    We can provide a new service called "reception of home delivery luggage" to customers who use stations and local residents.

No.5
Name of BusinessInstallation of digital signage in vehicles such as articulated buses
Overview of Business

The following business aims to promote the use of buses by improving customer services on the articulated bus "Bayside Blue", "Akadoku", "Marine Shuttle Wrapping Bus", and "Pear Line", and to improve the migration of the coastal area of the city. You.

1. Installation and maintenance of in-vehicle digital signage
2. Media management and reception of advertising
3. Broadcast of tourist information

Name of business and representativeNKB Y's, Inc.
Takayuki Toya, President and CEO
Location:2-3-5, Minatomirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama-shi
Date of registrationOctober 28, 2019
Registration period7 years
Reason for registration

 [Proposal Contents]

  1. Verification before equipment introduction and follow-up after introduction
    Verification plans for equipment operation have been carefully formulated, such as verifying that there is no obstacle to operation inside the bus during operation, and there is also a system in place to stably follow up and respond to inquiries after introduction.
  2. Overall operability related to changes in broadcast content
    It has a flexible and excellent system, such as being able to change the content to be broadcast remotely and providing different content on a vehicle-by-vehicle basis.
  3. Contributing to the promotion of tourism in Yokohama
    The business policy is to actively sell advertising space to tourism operators, etc. that contribute to the promotion of tourism and the creation of liveliness, and further contributions are expected from past results.

No.6
Name of BusinessRide service business utilizing touch payment such as credit cards (tentative name)
Overview of Business

Conduct a demonstration experiment of a ride scheme utilizing contactless payments such as credit cards assuming all Blue Line and Green Line stations.

  1. Introduction of contactless payment services such as credit cards
  2. Operation of touch payment rides utilizing the cloud
  3. Analysis of usage data, etc.
Name of business and representativeSumitomo Mitsui Card Co., Ltd.
Yukihiko Onishi, President and CEO
Location:SMBC Toyosu Building, 2-31 Toyosu 2-chome, Koto-ku, Tokyo
Date of registrationJanuary 25, 2024
Registration period3 years
Reason for registration
  1. We will assess the effects of introducing a ride scheme that utilizes contactless payments such as credit cards to meet social needs and diversification of payment methods.
  2. Use it for related analysis of ride and consumption activities, user promotion measures, etc.

No.7
Name of BusinessMobile Battery Rental Service Business
Overview of Business

Equipment for mobile battery rental service will be installed on the station premises to improve customer convenience and make effective use of space within the station.

Name of business and representativeINFORICH CO., LTD.
Nobuaki Yamahiro, President and CEO
Location:6-31-15, Jinguumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo A-6A
Date of registrationAugust 21, 2024
Registration period5 years
Reason for registration

Mobile batteries can be rented and returned at municipal subway stations, making it easier to charge mobile phones while riding the subway, leading to improved convenience for customers. In addition, it has excellent profitability, and the area of equipment installed at the station is small, and the small space inside the station can be effectively utilized.


No.8
Name of BusinessMobile Battery Rental Service Business
Overview of Business

Equipment for mobile battery rental service will be installed on the station premises to improve customer convenience and make effective use of space within the station.

Name of business and representativeJUREN Corporation
Representative Director Lee Flying
Location:1-17-1, Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Date of registrationSeptember 17, 2024
Registration period5 years
Reason for registration

Mobile batteries can be rented and returned at all municipal subway stations, making it easier to charge mobile phones while riding the subway, leading to improved convenience for customers. In addition, it has excellent profitability, and the area of equipment installed at the station is small, and the small space inside the station can be effectively utilized.

List of Yokohama Municipal Transportation Partnership Registration Business and Partner Business

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