Announcement of the Start of a Demonstration Experiment to Connect Stations and Autonomous Taxis: Installation of an App-Exclusive Taxi Stand at JR Shin-Osaka Station

West Japan Railway Company, JR West Rent-a-Car & Lease Company, and GO Inc. are proceeding with studies aimed at realizing a smooth connection between stations and future autonomous taxis.

As a first step, we will be installing an app-exclusive taxi stand, the first of its kind at a railway station in West Japan, at JR Shin-Osaka Station. We are commencing a demonstration experiment with the objective of identifying operational challenges. By establishing an app-exclusive taxi stand on the 1st floor of JR Shin-Osaka Station, customers will be able to smoothly order a taxi through the app.

｜Experiment Overview

Experiment Details An exclusive taxi stand for the "GO" taxi app will be installed on the 1st floor of JR Shin-Osaka Station.

Experiment Period From 13:00 on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, to Friday, July 31, 2026 (scheduled).

Location JR Shin-Osaka Station 1st floor, in front of the station rental car office (guidance on the route will be described later).

How to Use After downloading the "GO" taxi app, by selecting the Shin-Osaka Station area when ordering, the 1st-floor app-exclusive stand will be set as the boarding location, and orders can be placed.

- App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/jp/app/id1254341709 - Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dena.automotive.taxibell

｜Aim of This Experiment

When autonomous taxis are implemented in the future, it is crucial to develop a safe and smooth boarding/alighting environment at stations, where taxi demand is high and congestion is likely to occur. In this demonstration experiment, as a first step, we will install a new app-exclusive taxi stand to confirm safety and verify operational issues.

｜Future Plans

Based on the knowledge gained from this demonstration experiment, we will work towards the concrete realization of the connection between future autonomous taxis and stations.

｜Reference: Guide to the route from JR Shin-Osaka Station South Exit改札 (ticket gate) to the app-exclusive taxi stand

1. After exiting the Shin-Osaka Station South Exit改札 (3rd floor), please proceed straight ahead. 2. Descend to the 2nd floor using the stairs or escalator on your right. 3. After arriving on the 2nd floor, descend to the 1st floor using the stairs or escalator on your left. 4. After arriving on the 1st floor, proceed straight ahead to your right, and you will arrive at the app-exclusive taxi stand in front of the station rental car office.

｜Overview of the "GO" Taxi App

App Name GO https://go.goinc.jp/

Service Area All 47 prefectures of Japan https://go.goinc.jp/area

App Features 1. Dispatching taxis (call now/pre-determined fare/AI reservation/multiple vehicles, etc.) 2. "GO Pay" for dispatching and in-car tablets by pre-registering payment methods. 3. Issuance of electronic receipts *Some functions are available only in certain regions.

Supported Payment Methods Visa / Mastercard / JCB / American Express / Diners Club / d払い / PayPay / Apple Pay

App Store https://itunes.apple.com/jp/app/id1254341709

Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dena.automotive.taxibell

*Please refrain from canceling after the vehicle has been confirmed. We also ask for your cooperation in boarding promptly once the vehicle arrives.

｜Reference: Making People Happy Through Mobility. About GO Inc.

GO Inc. operates diverse businesses and services centered on the mobility domain, with the mission of "Making people happy through mobility." Under the co-creation power with our collaborative partners and a development system that maximizes technology, we aim to solve social issues in Japan by updating "mobility" to suit the times.

Company Name GO Inc. (English: GO Inc.)

Location Azabudai Hills Mori JP Tower 23F, 1-3-1 Azabudai, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0041

Established August 1977

Business Description Mobility-related businesses, including providing dispatch systems for taxi operators, etc.

Services - Taxi App "GO" https://go.goinc.jp/ - Corporate Service "GO BUSINESS" https://go.goinc.jp/business/ - Traffic Accident Reduction Support Service "DRIVE CHART" https://drive-chart.com/ - Decarbonization Service "GX (Green Transformation)" https://go-gx.