Regarding the Implementation of Fare Revisions for Local Route Buses
Hanshin Bus announced a fare increase averaging 4.0% for its local route buses starting September 1, 2026. They will also discontinue magnetic multiple-ride cards for Amagasaki city routes at the end of August.
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Hanshin Bus Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Amagasaki City, Hyogo Prefecture, President: Kazuhiro Jojima) has today submitted a notification of fare changes for its general passenger omnibus business to the Kinki District Transport Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. Accordingly, we will implement a fare revision on Tuesday, September 1, as detailed below.
We sincerely ask for the understanding of our passengers.
1. Details of the Revision
(1) Effective Date: Tuesday, September 1, 2026
(2) Average Revision Rate: 4.0%
(3) Comparison Table for Current/Revised Fares (Implemented Fares) and Commuter Pass Fares
<1> Regular Passenger Fares
<2> Commuter Pass Fares
*The School Pass (SP250) can be used to ride our 260-yen sections at the current price.
(Cannot be used on Hankyu Bus 260-yen sections.)
*The PiTaPa registered discount (1-month flat rate service) will be subject to the revised fares.
2. Other Matters
(1) Change in Collected Amount for Fare Adjustment upon Riding Past the Ticket Zone
The collected amount when adjusting fares for riding past the designated zone will be changed as follows:
- Current: Collect the regular fare for the over-ridden section.
- After Revision: Collect the difference between the ticket face value and the regular fare of the boarded section.
ex)
Riding a 270-yen section with a 260-yen section commuter pass:
Current: Collect regular fare of 270 yen.
After Revision: Collect the difference of 10 yen.
(2) Discontinuation of Magnetic Multiple-Ride Cards (Amagasaki City Routes)
Taking into account passenger usage patterns, we will discontinue the handling of "Magnetic Multiple-Ride Cards" (including the daytime special multiple-ride card "Himawari"), which are valid only on Amagasaki city routes, at the end of August 2026.
Going forward, please use the IC card "hanica."
Please note that refunds for already purchased magnetic multiple-ride cards will be available until April 22, 2031.
Hanshin Bus Co., Ltd. https://www.hanshin-bus.co.jp/
Release https://www.hankyu-hanshin.co.jp/release/2026/04/419cf703dff17a6e4639004a05f416976a1e85a2.pdf
Issued by: Hankyu Hanshin Holdings, Inc.
1-16-1 Shibata, Kita-ku, Osaka
We sincerely ask for the understanding of our passengers.
1. Details of the Revision
(1) Effective Date: Tuesday, September 1, 2026
(2) Average Revision Rate: 4.0%
(3) Comparison Table for Current/Revised Fares (Implemented Fares) and Commuter Pass Fares
<1> Regular Passenger Fares
<2> Commuter Pass Fares
*The School Pass (SP250) can be used to ride our 260-yen sections at the current price.
(Cannot be used on Hankyu Bus 260-yen sections.)
*The PiTaPa registered discount (1-month flat rate service) will be subject to the revised fares.
2. Other Matters
(1) Change in Collected Amount for Fare Adjustment upon Riding Past the Ticket Zone
The collected amount when adjusting fares for riding past the designated zone will be changed as follows:
- Current: Collect the regular fare for the over-ridden section.
- After Revision: Collect the difference between the ticket face value and the regular fare of the boarded section.
ex)
Riding a 270-yen section with a 260-yen section commuter pass:
Current: Collect regular fare of 270 yen.
After Revision: Collect the difference of 10 yen.
(2) Discontinuation of Magnetic Multiple-Ride Cards (Amagasaki City Routes)
Taking into account passenger usage patterns, we will discontinue the handling of "Magnetic Multiple-Ride Cards" (including the daytime special multiple-ride card "Himawari"), which are valid only on Amagasaki city routes, at the end of August 2026.
Going forward, please use the IC card "hanica."
Please note that refunds for already purchased magnetic multiple-ride cards will be available until April 22, 2031.
Hanshin Bus Co., Ltd. https://www.hanshin-bus.co.jp/
Release https://www.hankyu-hanshin.co.jp/release/2026/04/419cf703dff17a6e4639004a05f416976a1e85a2.pdf
Issued by: Hankyu Hanshin Holdings, Inc.
1-16-1 Shibata, Kita-ku, Osaka