SONY UNVEILS RIDE-SHARING SERVICE IN TOKYO

NEW ride-hailing service S.Ride has launched in Tokyo as electronics giant Sony delivers on a promise to deliver an Uber-like experience in the Japanese capital, TechCrunch reports. Ride-sharing with private cars is illegal in Japan, so Sony is working with five licensed taxi companies. The service will draw on 10,000 cabs, compared to rival JapanTaxi, which can deliver rides from a fleet of 50,000 affiliated cabs. Uber is also active in Japan, partnering with other taxi companies, along with several other app-based ride-hailing services. Unfortunately for those outside Japan, Sony has no current plans to expand S.Ride outside the country. sony.com…

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