Carrying lives: its responsibility and pride
Carrying lives: its responsibility and pride
Use the safe and secure bus.
Violation of advance fare notification is subject to administrative sanctions and safety is not ensured.
Bus operators determine fares within the minimum range set by the fares and charges published by the Transport Bureau and other organizations.
Operating below the minimum is a violation of the notified fare and may be subject to administrative sanctions.
In addition, bus operators who charge fares below the minimum may not be safe.
Operating below the minimum is a violation of the notified fare and may be subject to administrative sanctions.
In addition, bus operators who charge fares below the minimum may not be safe.
１．New BUS fare and fee system
(Chugoku Regional Transport Bureau Public Notice No. 41, August 25, 2023)
The fare is calculated based on the "① time-based fare + ② distance-based fare" established by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.
The fare will vary depending on your requirements, the service content, the bus facilities, etc.
The fare will vary depending on your requirements, the service content, the bus facilities, etc.
- Time-based fare
Driving time + 2 hours x hourly rate - Kilometre fare
Mileage including transportation from leaving the warehouse to returning to the warehouse
| Minimum amount (excluding tax) | |||
| Transportation fee |
Time-based fare (per hour) |
Large vehicles | 6,320 yen |
| Medium vehicles | 5,330 yen | ||
| Compact vehicles | 4,580 yen | ||
| Kilometre fare （per km） |
Large vehicles | 190 yen | |
| Medium vehicles | 160 yen | ||
| Compact vehicles | 140 yen | ||
２．The types of fees
- Late night/early morning service charges
For services between 22:00 and 5:00, a surcharge of up to 20% applies. - Replacement driver charge
This applies when a replacement driver is assigned to ensure safe operation during long-distance, long-hour, or night-time operations.
- Special vehicle surcharge
For salon cars, lift-equipped buses, etc., a surcharge of up to 50% of the fare will be applied.
Consumption tax will be charged separately.
| Minimum amount (excluding tax) | |||
| Price | Replacement driver charge |
Kilometre fare (per km) |
30 yen |
| Time-based fare (per hour） |
2,300 yen | ||
| Late night/early morning service charges (From 10pm to 5am) |
Hourly fare and replacement driver charge Up to 20% increase from (hourly fare) |
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| Special vehicle surcharge | The surcharge rate takes into account the equipment and purchase price, etc. | ||
３．Others
- Time-based fare
Anything under 30 minutes will be rounded down, anything over 30 minutes will be rounded up to 1 hour.
- Kilometre fare
Any distance less than 10km will be rounded up to 10km.
- Actual cost to be borne by the customer
Customers will be responsible for actual expenses such as guide fees, toll road fees, shipping fees, parking fees, and crew accommodation fees.
