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'Nihon Kotsu Group Kansai' opens Kyoto base by acquiring all shares of Teisan Kyoto Jidosha

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Published Jun 2, 2026 1:00 AM ・ Updated Jun 13, 2026 11:49 PM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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Nihon Kotsu Group Kansai has acquired Teisan Kyoto Jidosha, expanding its fleet in the Keihanshin area to 2,183 vehicles and integrating with the 'GO' app.
Nihon Kotsu Group Kansai acquired Teisan Kyoto Jidosha to expand its taxi operations in the Kyoto area.

Nihon Kotsu Group Kansai has acquired Teisan Kyoto Jidosha, expanding its fleet in the Keihanshin area to 2,183 vehicles and integrating with the 'GO' app.

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Published: Jun 2, 2026

Nihon Kotsu Co., Ltd. announced that as of June 1, 2026, it has acquired all issued shares of Teisan Kyoto Jidosha Co., Ltd., and will operate it under the Nihon Kotsu Group Kansai umbrella. This acquisition brings the total fleet in the Keihanshin area to 2,183 vehicles. Teisan Kyoto Jidosha will be renamed 'Tokyo Nihon Kotsu Co., Ltd. (Kyoto)' and will gradually transition to the Nihon Kotsu Group specifications. This will enable dispatching via the 'GO' taxi app, significantly improving service convenience in the Kyoto area.

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Nihon Kotsu Group Kansai has acquired Teisan Kyoto Jidosha, expanding its fleet in the Keihanshin area to 2,183 vehicles and integrating with the 'GO' app.

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