OpenStreet Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Tomoaki Kudo; hereinafter "OpenStreet") announces that it has concluded an agreement (hereinafter, "this agreement") with Takarazuka City, Hyogo Prefecture (Mayor: Rintaro Mori) and Kawanishi City, Hyogo Prefecture (Mayor: Kenjiro Koshida) regarding a demonstration experiment for a share cycle business, and has started the demonstration experiment utilizing "HELLO CYCLING," one of the largest share cycle services in Japan, from April 2026.

OpenStreet, Takarazuka City, and Kawanishi City have commenced this demonstration experiment with the aim of verifying the effectiveness of share cycles as a means of transportation that contributes to regional revitalization, tourism promotion, public transportation use promotion, and the complementation of functions. This initiative explores the potential for a new, easy-to-use, and environmentally friendly mode of transport for citizens. Stations have been set up in public facilities such as city halls, and will be expanded sequentially. "HELLO CYCLING" stations are also installed in neighboring municipalities, allowing movement to other municipalities.

Main Station Locations (partial excerpt)

- Station Name: Takarazuka City Hall, Location: 1-1 Toyo-cho, Takarazuka City, Hyogo Prefecture, Number of bikes: 7 - Station Name: Takarazuka City Education General Center, Location: 1-2-1 Obama, Takarazuka City, Hyogo Prefecture, Number of bikes: 7 - Station Name: Kawanishi City Hall, Location: 12-1 Chuo-cho, Kawanishi City, Hyogo Prefecture, Number of bikes: 5 - Station Name: Kawanishi South Community Center, Location: 3-16-29 Kude, Kawanishi City, Hyogo Prefecture, Number of bikes: 3

Please check here for station locations in Takarazuka City. Please check here for station locations in Kawanishi City.

Overview of this Agreement (partial excerpt)

Period April 1, 2026 (Wednesday) - March 31, 2031 (Monday)

Roles (partial excerpt)

Takarazuka City, Kawanishi City

- Overall supervision of the demonstration experiment - Securing public property for cycle ports - Coordination with administrative agencies regarding the implementation of the demonstration experiment

OpenStreet

- Operation of the share cycle business for the demonstration experiment - Securing cycle ports other than public property - Publicizing and promoting the demonstration experiment to users

Joint Agreement Signing Ceremony Held at Takarazuka City Hall

On March 30 (Monday), a joint agreement signing ceremony for this agreement was held at Takarazuka City Hall by OpenStreet, Takarazuka City, and Kawanishi City. During the ceremony, Mayor Mori of Takarazuka City commented, "We want to research the effectiveness and challenges of share cycles, which can be used by people of all ages, in collaboration with OpenStreet, not only as a function to complement/replace public transportation, but also as an initiative contributing to regional revitalization and tourism promotion." After the joint agreement signing ceremony, participants moved to a nearby station for an explanation of HELLO CYCLING and commemorative photos.

About Using "HELLO CYCLING"

To use the service, you need to download the "HELLO CYCLING" app. After free membership registration in the app, you can easily search for stations, reserve bicycles, and make payments. Also, you can rent and return bicycles anywhere nationwide where a station is displayed on the app's map, allowing convenient use whenever and wherever you want.

[Usage Fees] Fees vary depending on the vehicle type/area, so please check the URL below: https://www.hellocycling.jp/price/

HELLO CYCLING website (https://www.hellocycling.jp/) HELLO CYCLING app download (https://www.hellocycling.jp/app/openapp)

About OpenStreet

OpenStreet aims to promote MaaS by providing diverse last-mile mobility solutions through "HELLO CYCLING," Japan's largest share cycle platform, and "HELLO MOBILITY," a share mobility platform for scooters and ultra-compact EVs. This is supported by the Bicycle Utilization Promotion Law and a unique horizontal division of labor regional partner model. https://www.openstreet.co.jp/

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