Expansion of Wheelchair Rental Service Available for Use Outside of Stations
Expansion of wheelchair rental services at train stations.
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- 📰 Published: March 28, 2026 at 01:05
- 🔍 Collected: March 28, 2026 at 21:59 (20h 54m after Published)
- 🤖 AI Analyzed: April 15, 2026 at 04:20 (414h 20m after Collected)
〇 JR East Marketing & Communications, Inc. is working to expand the 'Wheelchair Rental Service by Babycal,' a service that allows users to reserve wheelchairs and use them while out and about.
〇 By further strengthening collaboration with Max Co., Ltd. and Kawamura Cycle Co., Ltd., we will begin wheelchair rental services at Kobe Municipal Subway Harborland Station starting April 1st.
〇 We will continue to strive toward creating an environment where those who need support while traveling can easily rent wheelchairs, aiming to realize a society where everyone can go out more freely and with peace of mind.
1. Overview
| Service Start Date | April 1, 2026 (Wed) (*1) |
| Location & Rental Hours | [Babycal Stand (Unmanned)] Kobe Municipal Subway Harborland Station, outside the ticket gate, daily 8:00–21:00 |
| Business Operator | JR East Marketing & Communications, Inc. |
| Usage Fees (Tax-exempt) | 500 yen for the first hour, 100 yen per 30 minutes thereafter. Maximum 1,500 yen for 12 hours, 100 yen per 30 minutes after 12 hours (*2) |
| Customer Inquiries | 0120-619-305 (Business hours: 8:00–21:00, open year-round) |
*1 Please note that services may be suspended, changed, or closed without prior notice. Reservations will be accepted starting March 26, 2026 (Thu) at 14:00.
*2 Membership registration via the website (https://babycal-jre.com/) or app is required to use Babycal. The accompanying person must register as a member. Payment is processed via credit card online.
〈Location〉 Kobe Municipal Subway Harborland Station, outside the ticket gate