Notice Regarding Fare Revision for the 'Hankyu Grand Pass 70' Commuter Pass for Seniors

Hankyu Bus Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Toyonaka City, Osaka; President: Kazushi Mita) announced today that it has submitted a notification of a fare change to the Kinki District Transport Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism regarding the "Hankyu Grand Pass 70" (hereinafter "Grand Pass 70"), a special commuter pass for seniors aged 70 and over. The fare revision will take effect on Tuesday, September 1, as detailed below. We apologize for the increased financial burden on our customers and kindly ask for your understanding. 1. Reason for Revision In recent years, the business environment surrounding the local bus industry has remained severe due to rising costs for fuel and various commodities, as well as increasing expenses required for securing personnel and improving working conditions. Even under these circumstances, in order to continue providing safe and stable transportation services as a public transit operator into the future, we have decided to review the fare of the Grand Pass 70 to ensure stable operation of the system. We apologize for the increased burden this will place on our customers, but we will continue striving to provide accessible public transportation services for everyone, and we appreciate your understanding. 2. Scheduled Implementation Date Tuesday, September 1, 2026 3. Details of Revision 4. Other Information In conjunction with this revision, we will review the operational methods for this commuter pass. ▼ For passes sold from September 1, 2026, the submission and presentation of a face photo will no longer be required. * While the attachment of a face photo will be abolished, the presentation of an official certificate to verify age at the time of purchase will still be required. ▼ For passes used from September 1, 2026, presentation of a face photo to the driver will no longer be required. - The submission and presentation of a face photo will become unnecessary. - Additionally, the distribution of the dedicated pass case will be discontinued. Hankyu Bus Co., Ltd. https://www.hankyubus.co.jp/ Release https://www.hankyu-hanshin.co.jp/release/2026/04/206eb9255095a00709570fdb42541ccfb42bb063.pdf Publisher: Hankyu Hanshin Holdings 1-16-1 Shibata, Kita-ku, Osaka