The government decided Thursday to continue in June and later its discussions on whether to fully lift a ban on ride-hailing services in Japan. Although Prime Minister Fumio Kishida wanted to present the direction of his administration’s policy in June, members of his ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) remain divided over whether information technology firms … Read more
The transport ministry on Thursday issued an operation correction order to Toyota Industries, saying the affiliate of Toyota Motor must strengthen its compliance over an engine data-rigging scandal. The ministry said it also plans to revoke certificates allowing the mass production of three of its industrial engines made for forklifts and other equipment, pending the … Read more
Daihatsu President Soichiro Okudaira submitted a report to transport minister Tetsuo Saito on Friday detailing measures to prevent any recurrence of vehicle safety testing fraud at the automaker. The measures include extending vehicle development periods by 40% and ensuring a sevenfold boost in the number of personnel involved with safety tests by June. Also included … Read more
Japan Airlines flew four domestic flights without required checks and engaged in other irregularities regarding maintenance work, the transport ministry said Friday as it slapped the airline’s unit with a business improvement order over the incidents. While the improper maintenance did not directly impact actual services, the ministry determined that the case involving JAL Engineering … Read more