Uber Assist, a wheelchair-accessible taxi dispatch service, expands nationwide to all 47 prefectures and starts collaboration with ANA's 'MoVA' at Haneda Airport

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  • Uber Assist, a wheelchair-accessible taxi dispatch service, expands nationwide to all 47 prefectures and starts collaboration with ANA's 'MoVA' at Haneda Airport
  • Uber Japan is expanding its wheelchair-accessible taxi dispatch service, 'Uber Assist,' to all 47 prefectures nationwide and starting collaboration with ANA's 'MoVA' at Haneda Airport. The service caters to the mobility needs of wheelchair users, the elderly, and families with strollers.
  • Source: PR Times
  • Date: June 15, 2026

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Uber Japan is expanding its wheelchair-accessible taxi dispatch service, 'Uber Assist,' to all 47 prefectures nationwide and starting collaboration with ANA's 'MoVA' at Haneda Airport. The service caters to the mobility needs of wheelchair users, the elderly, and families with strollers.

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Uber Japan is expanding its wheelchair-accessible taxi dispatch service, 'Uber Assist,' to all 47 prefectures nationwide and starting collaboration with ANA's 'MoVA' at Haneda Airport. The service caters to the mobility needs of wheelchair users, the elderly, and families with strollers.
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Uber Japan Inc. (hereinafter referred to as 'Uber Japan') will expand the service area of 'Uber Assist (Uber Assist),' a service that allows you to dispatch taxi vehicles that can be boarded as is with a wheelchair, from the previous Tokyo 23 wards, Musashino City, and Mitaka City to all 47 prefectures nationwide from June 17, 2026 (Wednesday).

Furthermore, starting from June 15, 2026 (Monday), we will start collaboration with the new mobility rental service 'MoVA' that ANA Holdings Inc. (hereinafter referred to as 'ANAHD') will provide at Haneda Airport. From today, among those who reserve and use the MoVA rental service lent at Haneda Airport, we will present a discount coupon that can be used for riding Uber Assist by lottery.

Uber Assist is a dispatch service for customers with diverse mobility needs, such as those who use wheelchairs, the elderly, and families who use strollers. Through this nationwide expansion and collaboration with ANA MoVA, customers can move smoothly from air travel to ground travel without having to fold their wheelchairs or strollers.

Under the common vision of 'a world where everyone can move freely without barriers,' ANAHD and Uber will promote the creation of an environment where everyone can move safely.

■ Details of the nationwide expansion of Uber Assist

Service start date: June 17, 2026 (Wednesday)

Target area: All 47 prefectures where Uber Taxi is deployed (all areas where Uber Taxi can be used) * Please check the specific city information from the official website below.

https://www.uber.com/jp/ja/blog/uber-taxi-service-area-information/

Notes: Depending on the supply and demand of vehicles, there may be times when you cannot use wheelchair-accessible taxis in certain areas or time slots.

■ Main features of Uber Assist

Intuitive app operation (no reservation required): You can use it on-demand anytime with simple operations, just by selecting 'Wheelchair Taxi' on the vehicle selection screen after specifying your destination in the Uber app.

Dedicated vehicles and support by trained drivers: We will pick you up with a universal design taxi (Toyota 'JPN TAXI') equipped with a slope that allows you to board and alight in your wheelchair. Drivers have completed 'Universal Driver Training' and will safely and smoothly support you after arrival, such as assisting with boarding and alighting (Note: This is not a welfare transportation vehicle).

Fare based on meter fare: The fare is based on the meter fare of a regular taxi, but depending on the taxi company, a vehicle designation fee (varies by taxi company) may be charged.

Senior-friendly features and proxy dispatch: By utilizing the 'Simple Mode' with improved visibility, even senior citizens can operate it easily. Additionally, by linking accounts with the 'Uber Senior' function, family members living far away can dispatch on behalf of elderly family members and check their current location in real-time.

Details of Uber Senior: https://www.uber.com/jp/ja/newsroom/uber-senior-2025/

Uber Senior usage video:

■ Service collaboration with MoVA

Uber Assist will collaborate with the mobility rental service 'MoVA' that ANAHD will start providing at Haneda Airport from June 15 (Monday). This will be the third domestic example following Kansai International Airport and Narita Airport where MoVA can be used.

What is MoVA: A convenient service that allows you to rent mobility such as wheelchairs and strollers as they are from the airport to your destination.

Smooth dispatch from dedicated spaces: You can board a taxi vehicle dispatched by Uber Assist from the 'spaces for the disabled' set up in each terminal at Haneda Airport.

Seamless transfer without folding: Customers can seamlessly transfer to Uber's taxi vehicle without folding the wheelchair or stroller borrowed at the airport, realizing comfortable and safe travel to their destination.

■ Overview of 'ANA MoVA Start Memorial Campaign'

Among those who reserve and use the MoVA rental service lent at Haneda Airport during the campaign period, we will present a 1,000 yen discount coupon that can be used for riding Uber Assist by lottery.

Campaign content: 1,000 yen OFF from Uber Assist usage fee (5 people per round, total 15 people)

Campaign period: June 15, 2026 (Monday) to September 14, 2026 (Monday)

Application period and selection schedule (total of 3 rounds):

Round 1: June 15 (Monday) to July 14 (Tuesday) applications (notification of winners by the end of July)

Round 2: July 15 (Wednesday) to August 14 (Friday) applications (notification of winners by the end of August)

Round 3: August 15 (Saturday) to September 14 (Monday) applications (notification of winners by the end of September)

Coupon validity period: Until 23:59 on December 31, 2026 (Thursday) for the ride

Target airport (coupon departure and arrival target): Haneda Airport

Participation and entry method:

Step 1: During the campaign period, please reserve the rental service at Haneda Airport from the official reservation site 'Veltra (Veltra)' or 'ANA Travelers Activity'.

*Note: Rental during the target period is a condition for campaign entry.

Step 2: At the time of service use (rental), please read the QR code set up at the counter and enter the campaign.

Step 3: Winners will be notified by email from ANA MoVA to the registered email address with the 'Promotion Code' described.

Step 4: Please add the obtained promotion code from the 'Account' > 'Promotion' screen in the Uber app.

Step 5: Please arrange Uber Assist from the dedicated boarding and alighting area at Haneda Airport, etc. Then, enjoy a comfortable trip to your destination.

Uber Japan will continue to strive for the expansion of mobility services toward the realization of a society where everyone can freely access the places they want to go, under the vision of 'Go Anywhere'.

About Uber

Uber Technologies (hereinafter referred to as Uber) is a U.S.-based technology company aiming for a world where anyone can move easily, comfortably, and safely with just one button. Starting with an app-based dispatch service in San Francisco, USA, in 2010, based on the founder's simple question of 'How can we call a car with just one button?', Uber now operates a platform that changes the way people and things move in more than 15,000 cities in over 70 countries worldwide, supporting approximately 50 languages.

About Uber Japan Inc.

Uber Japan Inc. is a U.S.-based technology company aiming for a world where anyone can move easily, comfortably, and safely with just one button. Expanding the wheelchair-accessible taxi dispatch service 'Uber Assist' to all 47 prefectures nationwide and starting collaboration with ANA's 'MoVA' at Haneda Airport.

FAQ

When does the nationwide expansion of Uber Assist start?

The nationwide expansion of Uber Assist starts on June 17, 2026 (Wednesday).

When does the collaboration with ANA MoVA start?

The collaboration with ANA MoVA starts on June 15, 2026 (Monday) at Haneda Airport.

How is the fare for Uber Assist determined?

The fare for Uber Assist is determined based on the meter fare of a regular taxi, but there may be vehicle designation fees depending on the taxi company.