Meitetsu Bus Establishes New System to Provide Free Commuter Vehicles for One Year to Hired Employees Relocating from Metropolitan Areas and Other Remote Locations
Meitetsu Bus Co., Ltd. will launch a new system from May 16th to provide free commuter vehicles for one year to new hires relocating from outside the Tokai 3 prefectures (Aichi, Gifu, Mie) to address the severe bus driver shortage. This initiative aims to alleviate concerns about transportation for transferees and promote recruitment from remote areas.
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Meitetsu Bus Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture; President: Shuichi Taki) will establish a new system to provide free commuter vehicles for one year to applicants from outside the Tokai 3 prefectures (Aichi, Gifu, Mie) who apply after May 16th and relocate, as a new measure to resolve the severe bus driver shortage.
This system aims to alleviate the anxiety of new hires, particularly those from large metropolitan areas with low private car ownership rates, regarding "means of transportation at their new relocation destination." It will be launched with the cooperation of Meitetsu Kyosho Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture; President: Masahiro Kobayashi), a Meitetsu Group company. By combining this system with existing housing support systems such as company dormitories, we aim to lower the economic and psychological hurdles for relocating to our service area, thereby creating an environment where bus drivers can start their careers with greater peace of mind, even from remote locations.
Details are as follows:
1. Overview
(1) Eligible applicants: Applicants after May 16th who are relocating from outside the Tokai 3 prefectures and do not own a private car. *Limited to 2 people.
(2) Loan period: Principle of one year. *May be extended (maximum extension period of one year).
(3) Support details: Free vehicle loan (including garage certification fees, automobile tax, and weight tax).
(4) Scheduled loan vehicle: Light vehicle (Suzuki Alto).
(5) Leasing company: Meitetsu Kyosho Co., Ltd.
2. Application start date
May 16th
3. Vehicle image
This system aims to alleviate the anxiety of new hires, particularly those from large metropolitan areas with low private car ownership rates, regarding "means of transportation at their new relocation destination." It will be launched with the cooperation of Meitetsu Kyosho Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture; President: Masahiro Kobayashi), a Meitetsu Group company. By combining this system with existing housing support systems such as company dormitories, we aim to lower the economic and psychological hurdles for relocating to our service area, thereby creating an environment where bus drivers can start their careers with greater peace of mind, even from remote locations.
Details are as follows:
1. Overview
(1) Eligible applicants: Applicants after May 16th who are relocating from outside the Tokai 3 prefectures and do not own a private car. *Limited to 2 people.
(2) Loan period: Principle of one year. *May be extended (maximum extension period of one year).
(3) Support details: Free vehicle loan (including garage certification fees, automobile tax, and weight tax).
(4) Scheduled loan vehicle: Light vehicle (Suzuki Alto).
(5) Leasing company: Meitetsu Kyosho Co., Ltd.
2. Application start date
May 16th
3. Vehicle image