BRJ Launches 'MyTOCKLE Plus,' Japan's First 'Semi-Ownership' Micromobility Service, in Fukuoka City

BRJ Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Hideaki Miyauchi), a company developing safe electric mobility to solve regional transportation challenges, will launch its next-generation 'semi-ownership' mobility model, 'MyTOCKLE Plus,' in Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, starting Monday, June 1, 2026. This marks the service's nationwide debut.

Background of the Service Launch Many businesses face significant challenges in securing transportation due to reduced public transit services and driver shortages. For sectors like building maintenance and visiting services, frequent short-distance travel makes cars inefficient due to maneuverability, parking, and cost issues. Meanwhile, walking or cycling places a heavy burden on staff and leads to business losses from transit wait times.

Fukuoka City, known as a progressive compact city, holds immense potential for micromobility. BRJ has already been operating a personal sharing service in the city's Higashi Ward, and this new service was developed based on that operational expertise and strong demand from corporate clients for dedicated vehicles.

Semi-Ownership: Overcoming the Drawbacks of Owning and Sharing The 'semi-ownership model' allows companies to have exclusive use of a vehicle on a monthly basis. This eliminates the typical stresses of sharing, such as no available vehicles when needed or no nearby ports for return. Vehicles can be stored at the company's own premises for zero-wait-time access. Furthermore, there is no need for vehicle inspections or maintenance, and users receive support equivalent to a sharing service with no initial costs.

Key Benefits - **Significant Travel Time Reduction**: A 15-minute walk is reduced to about 5 minutes, creating new time for core tasks. - **Predictable Costs with Fixed Monthly Fee**: Unlimited rides for a flat rate makes budgeting easy. - **Guaranteed Vehicle Availability**: A dedicated vehicle ensures zero wait time. - **Reliable Support System**: Support staff respond to any trouble, and insurance coverage for accidents is included. - **Improved Operational Efficiency**: Converting travel time into work time directly boosts productivity.

Service Overview - **Pricing Plans** - Standard Plan: ¥7,800/month (excl. tax) - Multi-Unit Plan: ¥7,300/month (excl. tax) - 6-Month Contract Plan: ¥7,300/month (excl. tax) - **Service Area**: Entire Fukuoka City area

Frequently Asked Questions - **Q1. What happens in case of an accident or breakdown?** A1. All plans include accident insurance coverage. Customer support will also respond swiftly to breakdowns or other issues. - **Q2. Can the service be used outside Fukuoka City?** A2. For safety, the vehicles are designed to automatically stop (geofencing) outside the service area. Please consult a sales representative during contracting if you need to use it outside the city. - **Q3. How long does it take from contract to start of use?** A3. After applying, we will coordinate a contract and vehicle handover date. You can start using the service immediately after receiving the vehicle on the contract day.

Future Plans Following the Fukuoka launch, BRJ will consider expanding the service to other areas.