Uber finally makes inroads in ageing Japan

Uber finally makes inroads in ageing Japan

A tourist from Singapore (L), who is the first user of the car sharing service supported by Uber in Kyotango, waves from the car in Kyotango, Kyoto prefecture, Japan May 26, 2016. REUTERS/Junko Fujita

Ride-hailing app Uber has finally cracked Japan – approved to offer its service in Tango, part of Kyotango city on the west coast, with a population of just 5,560 and abandoned by the local taxi firm eight years ago.

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