S.RIDE Expands Global Ride-Hailing Integration, Launches Taxi Dispatch Partnership with Uber
Taxi app S.RIDE has begun integrating with the global ride-hailing app Uber, allowing inbound tourists to hail S.RIDE partner taxis directly from their Uber app starting May 2026.
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S.RIDE Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Yohei Hashimoto; hereinafter "S.RIDE") is expanding its international ride-hailing integration service, "S.RIDE Global Roaming." As the second phase of this initiative, S.RIDE is launching a taxi dispatch partnership with "Uber," which operates in over 70 countries worldwide, to accommodate a portion of ride requests from inbound tourists through the "Uber" app. The service will begin in the Yokohama area in May 2026, with plans to sequentially expand to Tokyo and other S.RIDE service areas.
This will allow inbound tourists to utilize S.RIDE partner taxis through the "Uber" app they are accustomed to using in their home countries, ensuring smoother mobility even during times of high taxi demand.
[Service Overview]
Launch Date: May 2026
Target Audience: Inbound tourists using the "Uber" app
Target Area: Yokohama area
*Subsequently planned to expand to S.RIDE service areas, including Tokyo.
Provided Content: Enables dispatch and payment for S.RIDE partner taxis from the "Uber" app.
Background and Purpose of the Partnership
Inbound demand is expected to continue growing toward the government's target of "60 million foreign visitors by 2030." At the same time, there is an urgent need to establish an environment where foreign tourists can travel without language or payment barriers across the country, starting with major tourism and business hubs like Tokyo and Yokohama.
S.RIDE is promoting "S.RIDE Global Roaming" to meet these demands and challenges, and to create an environment where foreign visitors can travel with peace of mind. Following the first phase of integration with "DiDi," S.RIDE is now partnering with "Uber," which boasts a vast global user base.
This will enable inbound tourists to use taxis comfortably and seamlessly in Japan using the app they are familiar with. Additionally, this initiative is a mechanism to funnel a portion of Uber's continuously growing inbound demand to S.RIDE partner taxis.
Features of the International Ride-Hailing Integration Service "S.RIDE Global Roaming"
"S.RIDE Global Roaming" seamlessly offers S.RIDE's taxi network of approximately 12,000 vehicles in Tokyo and over 20,000 nationwide (as of April 2026) to global ride-hailing apps. This guarantees that foreign visitors receive the stable and speedy dispatch experience unique to S.RIDE.
Furthermore, because this integration utilizes existing systems, taxi operators do not need to install new equipment or undergo major system modifications. It contributes to improving occupancy rates at airports, hotels, and major tourist destinations while minimizing the burden on frontline operations.
Comment from Yohei Hashimoto, President & CEO of S.RIDE Inc.
"We are delighted to partner with Uber to create an environment where international users can easily use taxis in Japan. Starting in the internationally diverse city of Yokohama, and sequentially expanding to Tokyo and beyond, we will deliver a safe and comfortable travel experience to inbound tourists.
Especially since S.RIDE has over 10,000 partner vehicles in Tokyo alone, we believe we can make taxis easier to find and support comfortable mobility for those visiting Tokyo and Yokohama for tourism or business.
Through this initiative, we will further deepen our partnerships with global ride-hailing platforms and create new value in Japanese mobility."
[Company Profile]
■S.RIDE Inc.
Address: 5F Shiodome City Center, 1-5-2 Higashi-Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Established: May 31, 2018
Representative: Yohei Hashimoto, President & CEO
Business Description: Provision of the taxi app "S.RIDE" and planning, development, and service provision of dispatch software and systems for taxi operators, etc.
Site URL: https://www.sride.jp/jp/
This will allow inbound tourists to utilize S.RIDE partner taxis through the "Uber" app they are accustomed to using in their home countries, ensuring smoother mobility even during times of high taxi demand.
[Service Overview]
Launch Date: May 2026
Target Audience: Inbound tourists using the "Uber" app
Target Area: Yokohama area
*Subsequently planned to expand to S.RIDE service areas, including Tokyo.
Provided Content: Enables dispatch and payment for S.RIDE partner taxis from the "Uber" app.
Background and Purpose of the Partnership
Inbound demand is expected to continue growing toward the government's target of "60 million foreign visitors by 2030." At the same time, there is an urgent need to establish an environment where foreign tourists can travel without language or payment barriers across the country, starting with major tourism and business hubs like Tokyo and Yokohama.
S.RIDE is promoting "S.RIDE Global Roaming" to meet these demands and challenges, and to create an environment where foreign visitors can travel with peace of mind. Following the first phase of integration with "DiDi," S.RIDE is now partnering with "Uber," which boasts a vast global user base.
This will enable inbound tourists to use taxis comfortably and seamlessly in Japan using the app they are familiar with. Additionally, this initiative is a mechanism to funnel a portion of Uber's continuously growing inbound demand to S.RIDE partner taxis.
Features of the International Ride-Hailing Integration Service "S.RIDE Global Roaming"
"S.RIDE Global Roaming" seamlessly offers S.RIDE's taxi network of approximately 12,000 vehicles in Tokyo and over 20,000 nationwide (as of April 2026) to global ride-hailing apps. This guarantees that foreign visitors receive the stable and speedy dispatch experience unique to S.RIDE.
Furthermore, because this integration utilizes existing systems, taxi operators do not need to install new equipment or undergo major system modifications. It contributes to improving occupancy rates at airports, hotels, and major tourist destinations while minimizing the burden on frontline operations.
Comment from Yohei Hashimoto, President & CEO of S.RIDE Inc.
"We are delighted to partner with Uber to create an environment where international users can easily use taxis in Japan. Starting in the internationally diverse city of Yokohama, and sequentially expanding to Tokyo and beyond, we will deliver a safe and comfortable travel experience to inbound tourists.
Especially since S.RIDE has over 10,000 partner vehicles in Tokyo alone, we believe we can make taxis easier to find and support comfortable mobility for those visiting Tokyo and Yokohama for tourism or business.
Through this initiative, we will further deepen our partnerships with global ride-hailing platforms and create new value in Japanese mobility."
[Company Profile]
■S.RIDE Inc.
Address: 5F Shiodome City Center, 1-5-2 Higashi-Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Established: May 31, 2018
Representative: Yohei Hashimoto, President & CEO
Business Description: Provision of the taxi app "S.RIDE" and planning, development, and service provision of dispatch software and systems for taxi operators, etc.
Site URL: https://www.sride.jp/jp/