Integrating Ishikari City's Vast Transportation Network into a "One System"

Koga Software Co., Ltd. (Head office: Taito-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Shoji Koga) is providing the AI on-demand transportation system "Koko Demand Bus" to Ishikari City, Hokkaido (Mayor: Ryuko Kato). We are pleased to announce that we have achieved a "full package integration of the transportation network," unifying the management and operation of multiple routes running in various areas of the city, including urban areas, commuter routes, Hamamasu, Atsuta, Hachiman, Oyafune Higashi, Honcho, and Hanakawa, under a single system.

Background: A Digital Transportation Infrastructure Connecting the Vast Ishikari City Ishikari City, Hokkaido, has diverse regional characteristics, ranging from urban to agricultural and fishing villages, and boasts a very long city area of approximately 70km from north to south. Traditionally, transportation methods were fragmented by region and purpose (daily life, commuting, schooling). Koga Software's "Koko Demand Bus" system has integrated these into a single platform. The most significant feature is that it simultaneously controls distinct transportation needs such as "daily life mobility," "commuting/schooling," and "support for depopulated areas (Atsuta/Hamamasu)" within one system.

Main Routes and Services Under Integrated Management City Demand: Supports daily life in central urban areas such as Oyafuru, Ryokuentai, and Hanakawa. Commuter Shuttle/Transfer Service: Commuter transportation for those working at companies in the Ishikari Bay New Port area. Hamamasu Demand: Hamamasu regional line circulating within the Hamamasu area and the Hamamasu-Atsuta line connecting Hamamasu and Atsuta. Honcho Hanakawa Line: A direct route connecting the Oyafune Higashi/Honcho area with the central urban area. Atsuta Hanakawa Line (NEW! Service starts April 1): A direct route connecting the Atsuta/Hachiman area with the central urban area. Ishikari City Demand Transportation Area Map

Key Points Achieved by the "One System" 1. Travel from Hamamasu to Hanakawa with "One Reservation" (Wide-Area Through Reservation) For wide-area travel needs spanning multiple routes from the Hamamasu area to the Atsuta area and then to the Hanakawa area, we have built a system that allows for integrated transfer reservations. This enables residents to complete their journey seamlessly with a single app or phone call, regardless of their destination. 2. Hybrid Operation for Commuting and Daily Life, Different Purposes The "Commuter Shuttle/Transfer Service" for those working at companies in the Ishikari Bay New Port area and the "City Demand" service supporting residents' daily shopping and hospital visits are operated within the same system. AI manages operations efficiently with fewer vehicles through a highly accurate matching algorithm. 3. Flexible Implementation of Alternative Transportation Following Bus Route Abolition The "Atsuta Hanakawa Line," which will begin operation on April 1, 2026, will serve as alternative transportation for private bus routes. It optimizes transportation from the Atsuta area to the City Hall, Ishikari Hospital, and commercial facilities (Co-op Sapporo Ishikari Store) using a demand (reservation-based) system. [Details on using "Koko Demand Bus" in Ishikari City] Ishikari City Official Website: AI Demand Transportation "Itsumo"

About Koga Software's Technological Capabilities "Koko Demand Bus" is a cloud-based AI on-demand transportation SaaS that implements a routing engine based on research from the University of Tokyo Graduate School. It allows for flexible customization reflecting the voices of on-site users, demonstrating its true value in municipalities with complex transportation challenges like Ishikari City. Koga Software will continue to support a society where everyone can move freely through the provision of mobility services, contributing to the optimization of social security benefits through health promotion and regional revitalization.

Company Profile Company Name: Koga Software Co., Ltd. Representative: Shoji Koga, Representative Director Established: March 21, 2000 Tokyo Head Office: Ueno Hirokoji Kaikan 6F, 1-19-10 Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo Osaka Head Office: Yodoyabashi Satellite Building 4F, 401, 4-5-13 Korai Bridge, Chuo-ku, Osaka Business Activities: Mobility service business, healthcare service business, system development business URL: https://www.kogasoftware.com/