newmo Establishes New Taxi Company "Shoyo Kotsu," to Open New Office in Kanagawa's Shonan Area This Summer

newmo Inc. (Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Naoki Aoyagi), a company developing taxi services, has newly established "Shoyo Kotsu Inc." Additionally, it will open a "Shonan Office" in the Shonan area of Kanagawa Prefecture, with operations scheduled to begin in August 2026. Recruitment for drivers and staff has started today. Shoyo Kotsu HP: https://newmo-taxi.jp/shoyo ■ About the Establishment of "Shoyo Kotsu" With the mission to "make regions colorful through mobility," newmo is a mobility startup that develops taxi, human resources, and autonomous taxi businesses. Since its establishment in January 2024, it has welcomed five taxi operators into its group, supporting regional mobility with approximately 1,400 taxi vehicles and over 2,400 employees in Osaka, Kanagawa, Tokyo, and Okinawa. The company has also been expanding its business by promoting operational efficiency through AI-driven business DX and the consolidation/unification of operations, as well as strengthening recruitment. "Umikaze Kotsu," which joined the newmo group in March 2026, operates a taxi business in the Keihin and Shonan areas, built on the history and trust inherited from the Keikyu Taxi Group. Umikaze Kotsu aims to evolve into a sustainable mobility service provider by leveraging technology while inheriting its history and trust. The newly established Shoyo Kotsu will serve as a base for building a new office model in the Shonan area, utilizing the existing infrastructure of Umikaze Kotsu. Based on vehicle cleanliness and service quality, it aims to be a taxi company continuously chosen by both local residents and tourists. Origin of the name "Shoyo Kotsu": The name combines "Sho" from "Shonan" and "Yo" from "Hayama." It embodies the desire to be a taxi company that handles all transportation needs in this coastal region, from daily life to tourism. The taxi service brand will use "Umikaze," inheriting the spirit of this area where the sea breeze blows. ■ About the Shonan Office The Shonan Office is located in Kamakura City, where tourism demand and daily use coexist, and has the characteristic of demand fluctuating greatly depending on the time of day and season. While responding to these regional characteristics, it aims to achieve both stable supply and efficient operation. Furthermore, by incorporating the knowledge of DX and AI utilization that newmo has cultivated, it will promote the efficiency of dispatch and operation, aiming to reduce the burden on drivers and achieve stable operation. It will meet various regional transportation needs, from daily travel to tourism and special occasions. In addition, as a new office, it will create a comfortable working environment for drivers and staff. Operations are scheduled to begin in August 2026. ■ Recruitment for Opening Drivers and Staff Begins Today, we have started recruiting opening drivers. We are actively recruiting not only experienced drivers but also inexperienced individuals new to the taxi business, young drivers in their 20s and 30s, and female drivers. Shoyo Kotsu Official Website (Apply for driver positions here): https://newmo-taxi.jp/shoyo ■ Comment from Shoyo Kotsu Representative Naoki Aoyagi: Shoyo Kotsu is a base for realizing the new era of taxis while inheriting the foundation that has supported regional mobility for many years. While valuing the trust and service quality that has been built up, we will create a more sustainable and worker-friendly environment by leveraging the power of technology. We want to continue to be a chosen presence as the daily mode of transport for the people of the region. Office Name: Shonan Office Location: 1-5-21 Tegiro, Kamakura-shi, Kanagawa 248-0036 Company Name: Shoyo Kotsu Inc. Location: 11F, Toranomon 37 Mori Building, 3-5-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0001 Representative Director: Naoki Aoyagi Capital: 5 million yen Business: General passenger car transportation business (taxi) Company Name: Umikaze Kotsu Inc. Location: 3-11-15 Kamiooka-nishi, Konan-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa 233-0002 Representative Director: Satoshi Miyazaki Business: General passenger car transportation business (taxi), automobile maintenance business Company Name: newmo Inc. Representative: CEO Naoki Aoyagi Established: January 4, 2024 Locations: ・Tokyo Office: 11F, Toranomon 37 Mori Building, 3-5-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0001 ・Osaka Office: 2-8-16 Nagata, Joto-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 536-0022 (inside Yumeshima Kotsu)