Beppu City to Introduce Uber Taxi Service Soon

Historic Launch – April 28! Beppu is making history with Japan’s first municipal ride-share, powered by Uber and GO! Book a ride anytime, anywhere — right from your smartphone. 🌏 Yukemuri RideShare GLOBAL starts now! Recruiting Drivers for “Yukemuri RideShare GLOBAL” (A municipal‑version ride share aimed at transporting inbound tourists and other visitors) 1. Job Description Under Article 78‑2, Item 2 of the Road Transport Act, use your privately owned vehicle to transport city residents and visitors on a paid basis. 2. Operating Hours Any hours you prefer within a 24‑hour period. 3. Service Area Trips that start or end within Beppu City limits. 4. Type of Engagement • Contractor agreement with B‑biz LINK (the dispatch operator) • Passenger transport arranged via smartphone apps (Uber and GO) 5. Driver Eligibility • Aged 21 to under 70 • Hold a standard driver’s license for at least two years with no suspensions in the past two years • (All drivers must complete a safety training course after registration.) • Enrolled in voluntary insurance covering bodily injury and property damage with no limits, and passenger coverage of at least ¥30 million • (Beppu City will purchase an additional paid‑passenger transport policy on your behalf.) • Own a smartphone • Physically and mentally healthy • Able to work at least four days per month • Complete required training courses at the specified times • Commit to obeying all relevant laws and driving safely • Not affiliated with any anti‑social organizations. 6. Vehicle Requirements • Your own vehicle (subject to screening at application) • Seating capacity: 5–10 passengers, with easy rear‑seat access • Able to carry at least two large suitcases (sum of length + width + height ≤ 203 cm, capacity ≥ 90 L), including on the front passenger seat if needed • If more than eight months have passed since your last statutory inspection, complete the 12‑month inspection before starting • Must have front, rear, and in‑cab dashcams installed • Beppu City offers a subsidy for dashcam installation if you drive at least three days per month for one year • Must undergo statutory inspections every 12 months in addition to the vehicle inspection • City‑Owned Loaner Vehicles • Available by request (limited number; subject to discussion) 7. Driver Compensation & Allowances • Commission • 50 % of fare revenue • Incentives (if driving three or more hours per day during busy periods such as Golden Week or year‑end/New Year) • Daily bonus: ¥3,000 • Time‑of‑day bonuses (for shifts of three hours or longer): • 18:00–21:00: +¥500 per block • 21:00–24:00: +¥1,000 per block • 24:00–04:00: +¥1,500 per block • 04:00–08:00: +¥1,500 per block • Vehicle Maintenance Subsidy (if driving three hours or more per day): ¥1,000 per day • Fuel Cost Subsidy (if driving three hours or more per day): ¥15 per km • Dashcam Installation Subsidy (conditions apply) 8. Required Application Documents • Copy of vehicle inspection certificate • Copy of both sides of driver’s license • Copy of voluntary insurance certificate (showing policyholder and coverage details) • Documents verifying any preferential qualifications (if applicable) • Any additional documents requested by the contractor 9. Selection Process • Document screening and interview 10. Other Notes • Each driver is responsible for filing their own income tax returns. • Operating expenses (fuel, maintenance, smartphone fees, etc.) are borne by the driver, except where covered by allowances or subsidies above. • Required on‑vehicle equipment (signage, payment devices, etc.) will be provided. • If you do not hold a Class 2 driver’s license for larger vehicles, you must complete a minister‑approved training course as directed by the contractor (B‑biz LINK). Beppu City will cover this training cost unless you cancel registration within one year (except when deregistering due to university graduation). • Keep your vehicle clean at all times; cleaning costs are your responsibility. • If using a city‑loaned vehicle, you must pick it up and return it to the storage location at your own expense. • Workdays must be coordinated in advance with B‑biz LINK. • Please consult your employer before applying. Please note: This information is subject to change without prior notice.