Nursing Care Taxi Booking App "Yobuzo" Begins Collaboration with Welfare Transportation Network "Ailus"

IT FORCE Corporation (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Mitsutaka Kageyama) announced that its nursing care taxi booking app "Yobuzo" will begin a collaboration with the General Incorporated Association Welfare Transportation Network Ailus (hereinafter "Ailus") starting April 1, 2026. By displaying a special notation for Ailus member businesses when booking a nursing care taxi, users will find it easier to select reputable operators. This collaboration will increase the number of registered businesses on "Yobuzo" by approximately 200, making it easier to secure nursing care taxi bookings. Through this collaboration, we aim to contribute to the further development of the nursing care taxi industry.

Overview of the Collaboration "Yobuzo" displays a list of available drivers when booking a nursing care taxi, allowing users to select their preferred driver. With this collaboration, Ailus member businesses will be clearly identifiable at a glance. Ailus is one of Japan's largest nursing care taxi groups, with approximately 250 vehicles affiliated across one metropolitan area and four prefectures. The entire group conducts training and provides support, and many excellent operators belong to it. By making it easier for users to choose reputable operators, satisfaction will improve. An increase in participating businesses on "Yobuzo" will enable the creation of more mobility opportunities and streamline booking operations for businesses. Through this collaboration, we will contribute to the overall development of the nursing care taxi industry.

[Comments from Stakeholders] Mr. Hidekazu Rikuna, Chairman, General Incorporated Association Welfare Transportation Network Ailus We are very pleased to collaborate with "Yobuzo" and embark on a new initiative. Ailus has approximately 250 vehicles affiliated across one metropolitan area and four prefectures, handling over 20,000 transfers annually. We are committed to "outbound support with assistance," not just simple transportation, and the entire group works to improve safe operation, customer service, and nursing care skills. This collaboration will make Ailus member businesses easily identifiable on the app, creating an environment where users and their families can choose operators with greater peace of mind. Moving forward, we will continue to work closely with "Yobuzo" to contribute to further improving the quality of welfare transportation services, aiming to realize a society where necessary transportation can be secured when needed.

Ryo Sakamoto, Business Division Manager, Yobuzo Business Division, IT FORCE Corporation We wholeheartedly welcome the collaboration with "Ailus." In response to the serious driver shortage and booking difficulties accompanying an aging society, combining Ailus's high-quality network with Yobuzo's dispatch DX will accelerate the resolution of transportation gaps. Furthermore, this collaboration will expand the number of registered "Yobuzo" businesses to 360, approximately double, creating an environment where it is "easier to book" for users. Within the app, a special notation will be implemented to identify Ailus member businesses with excellent nursing care skills, supporting selection with a sense of security. Moving forward, both companies will work closely together to realize a society where everyone can move safely and smoothly, and contribute to the development of the nursing care taxi industry.

Overview of General Incorporated Association Welfare Transportation Network Ailus Ailus is one of Japan's largest nursing care taxi groups, with approximately 250 vehicles affiliated across one metropolitan area and four prefectures, handling over 20,000 transfers annually. It provides support for the establishment of nursing care taxi businesses and offers training and support to operators. In particular, the training aims to improve not only safe operation but also communication skills, customer service manners, and nursing care techniques, striving to provide warm services tailored to each user. ■ Company Name: General Incorporated Association Welfare Transportation Network Ailus ■ Chairman: Hidekazu Rikuna ■ Address: Kanpai 2nd Building, 5-23-3 Nishi-Nippori, Arakawa-ku, Tokyo ■ Business Activities: Development and popularization of nursing care taxi businesses / Proposals for social infrastructure development and support for improving user convenience / Education and training for nursing care taxi operators on transportation and nursing care techniques / Establishment, information gathering, and provision of information networks related to nursing care taxi businesses / ■ Covered Areas: Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama, Chiba, Ibaraki ■ Website: https://www.ailus.jp/index.html

Overview of Nursing Care Taxi Booking App "Yobuzo" "Yobuzo" is a matching app specialized for booking nursing care taxis. By making nursing care taxis easily accessible, it provides convenient transportation for the elderly and those requiring care who have difficulty moving, encouraging their participation in social activities. It is also an easy-to-join platform for nursing care taxi operators, contributing to the improvement of overall societal productivity. App Name: Yobuzo https://yobuzo.jp/ Supported Areas: 6 prefectures https://yobuzo.jp/area/ *As of March 2026 Tokyo / Kanagawa Prefecture / Chiba Prefecture / Saitama Prefecture / Osaka Prefecture / Hyogo Prefecture App Features: Dispatch of nursing care taxis ・Easy booking from registered locations and booking history ・Designated booking of favorite drivers ・Batch management of bookings for multiple users (for care managers) Download: APP Store Google Play Awards: FY2024 "STI for SDGs" Award of Excellence Newsweek Japan "SDGs Award 2025" Social Category Award Registered License: Tokyo Governor's Registered Travel Agency No. 3-8756 (IT FORCE Corporation)

IT FORCE Corporation Company Overview Our mission is "to transform society and people's lives by utilizing digital technology." In addition to various system developments, we provide implementation support as a Salesforce consulting partner. We operate services in four business areas (Business Empowerment, Public DX, Social Welfare DX, and AI Solutions) and are committed to contributing to solving social issues with "passionate dedication." ■ Representative: Mitsutaka Kageyama, President & CEO ■ Location: Kanpai 3rd Building, 1-14-5 Shinkawa, Chuo-ku, Tokyo ■ Company Website: https://itforce.co.jp/ ■ Business Activities: System software development, system development consulting, Salesforce implementation support, China offshore development services, [Development and sales of proprietary products] "Yobuzo" nursing care taxi booking app / "Safekun" alcohol check management service / "Kansakun" audit DX support