Nishitetsu revealed plans to cut back or halt services on 32 bus routes starting October 1, mainly affecting the Fukuoka and Kitakyushu regions. Company President Koichi Hayashida cited a growing shortage of bus drivers and long-term challenges forecasted for 2024 as reasons for the change. In Fukuoka, weekday service on 17 routes will see a 1.6% cut, translating to 186 fewer runs. In Kitakyushu, 11 routes will experience a 1.9% service reduction on weekdays. The adjustments are being made due to the aging workforce of drivers and upcoming changes to drivers’ maximum allowable work hours starting next April. Hayashida expressed regret for inconveniencing users but emphasized the necessity of these changes to sustain the transportation network. Source: Nishitetsu / TNC
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