Daiwa Motor Transportation to Operate Anime "Rilakkuma" Collaboration Taxis

April 4, 2026

Daiwa Motor Transportation, in collaboration with S.RIDE Inc., is launching four special "Rilakkuma" themed taxis in Tokyo from April 6th to May 10th, 2026. These taxis celebrate the start of the "Rilakkuma" anime broadcast, allowing passengers to dispatch specific character-designed vehicles via the S.RIDE app. Additionally, in-taxi signage will feature a special commercial video with Rira Ikuta.

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　Daiwa Motor Transportation Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Koto-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Kazuki Otsuka), through its group taxi operating company Daiwa Jidosha Co., Ltd., will jointly operate four specially wrapped collaboration taxis with S.RIDE Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Yohei Hashimoto), which provides the taxi app "S.RIDE," for a limited period from Monday, April 6th to Sunday, May 10th, in Tokyo (23 wards, Musashino/Mitaka areas), to commemorate the start of broadcasting of the anime "Rilakkuma."

*Vehicle image is for illustration purposes only.

During the period, four types of vehicles, each designed with "Rilakkuma," "Korilakkuma," "Kiiroitori," and "Chairoikoguma," will operate in Tokyo. It will be possible to specifically dispatch these target vehicles from the taxi app "S.RIDE," and exclusive icons matching each wrapping design will be displayed on the dispatch screen within the app.

Furthermore, on the taxi signage media "GROWTH" installed in the rear seats, a limited-time* commercial video featuring Rira Ikuta, who is in charge of the narration and theme song of this work, will be broadcast along with footage from the work.

*Broadcast period: Monday, April 6, 2026 - Sunday, April 12, 2026 and Monday, May 4, 2026 - Sunday, May 10, 2026.

Dispatch is possible by tapping the "Rilakkuma" anime icon in the upper right corner of the taxi app "S.RIDE" screen and selecting a limited vehicle.

■Outline of Anime "Rilakkuma" Collaboration Taxi Operation

Operating Locations: Tokyo's 23 wards, Musashino/Mitaka areas
Operating Period: Monday, April 6, 2026 - Sunday, May 10, 2026
Target Vehicles: 4 units (Daiwa Jidosha Co., Ltd.)

Project 1. Four types of collaboration taxis wrapped with Rilakkuma and friends will operate.

Project 2. Collaboration taxis can be specifically dispatched using the "S.RIDE" taxi app. Exclusive icons will be displayed on the app.

Project 3. A special commercial video featuring Rira Ikuta, who is in charge of narration and theme song, will be broadcast on the taxi signage media "GROWTH."

■About "Rilakkuma"

Broadcast starts on TBS from 9:25 AM on Saturday, April 4th!

"Rilakkuma," who is with you every day, now leaps out of daily life and into the gently expanding world of animation. It's a moment that will make your heart feel light and fluffy. Rilakkuma is always by your side, no matter where you are or what you're doing. A new and exciting story is about to begin. Please come and meet "Rilakkuma" in the spring of 2026.

Official website: https://www.rilakkuma-anime.com/