1. Tokyo police conducted an operation in the Ginza shopping district on October 8th, targeting private vehicles offering unlicensed taxi services to foreign tourists.
2. The operation was prompted by increased sightings of such vehicles during the recovery of inbound tourism and complaints about traffic disruption.
3. Police advise foreign tourists to use licensed taxis or public transportation due to the risks associated with unlicensed taxi services, as passengers are not eligible for compensation in case of accidents.
2. The operation was prompted by increased sightings of such vehicles during the recovery of inbound tourism and complaints about traffic disruption.
3. Police advise foreign tourists to use licensed taxis or public transportation due to the risks associated with unlicensed taxi services, as passengers are not eligible for compensation in case of accidents.
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Tokyo police conducted an operation on October 8th in the Ginza shopping district, targeting private vehicles offering unlicensed taxi services to foreign tourists. This action was taken due to increased sightings of such vehicles during the recovery of inbound tourism and complaints about traffic
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Category ID: listed_summary
URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251008_03/#summary
Date: Oct. 8, 2025
Notes: 2025-10-08
Created: 2025/10/08 11:10
Updated: 2025/12/08 00:58
Last Read: 2025/10/08 20:25