LINE Official Account for Municipalities x Bus Catch: Solving Public Transportation Challenges with Data.

Clubnets Inc. and VISH Inc. will hold a free online webinar for municipal employees and bus operators on the theme of regional transportation DX utilizing LINE Official Accounts for municipalities and public transportation data.

We will introduce hints for solving regional transportation challenges through examples of improving resident services with LINE Official Accounts and utilizing public transportation data beyond the scope of bus location systems.

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Background of the Event

The introduction of bus location systems has been progressing nationwide, realizing the "visualization" of operational status for many municipalities and bus operators. On the other hand, in recent years, interest has been growing not just in "knowing the current location of buses" but in the data utilization that lies beyond.

"Bus Catch," provided by VISH Inc., offers functions beyond a bus location system, including:

- Boarding/Alighting Data Analysis: Visualizes "which bus stops are being used." - Delay Data Analysis: Considers timetable revisions based on data, not just intuition. - GTFS-JP Creation/Revision: Streamlines GTFS maintenance without specialized knowledge, from new creation to update work. - Utilization for Demand-Responsive Transit: Enables operations that meet regional mobility needs while grasping usage status.

It supports the visualization and improvement of public transportation.

Therefore, Clubnets Inc., which provides the "CN Govtech" solution for municipalities utilizing LINE Official Accounts, and VISH Inc., which provides the cloud service "Bus Catch" for public transportation, will jointly hold a webinar to introduce examples of improving resident services using LINE Official Accounts for municipalities, as well as how to utilize public transportation data beyond the scope of bus location systems.

We will deliver hints for public transportation DX, including examples that municipalities and bus operators can immediately implement, such as grasping actual usage by utilizing boarding/alighting data, improving timetables based on delay data, and streamlining GTFS-JP creation/updates.

Seminar Overview

- Organizers: VISH Inc. and Clubnets Inc.

- Date and Time: July 29, 2026 (Wed) 14:00-14:45

August 6, 2026 (Thu) 14:00-14:45

*Both days have the same content.

- Method: Online (Zoom)

- Participation Fee: Free

- Application Deadline: July 28, 2026 (Tue) 10:00

- Number of Participants: 50 people (first-come, first-served)

- Target Audience:

Municipal employees (Traffic Policy Division, Regional Public Transportation 담당, DX Promotion Division, Information Policy Division, Public Relations Division, etc.)

Bus operators (route bus, community bus operators, etc.)

Businesses involved in public transportation (transportation consultants, regional transportation support businesses, MaaS-related businesses, etc.)

- Participation Benefits:

After the webinar, a free demo environment of Bus Catch, assuming actual operation, will be provided to 5 selected organizations upon request.

You can check the service while imagining actual operation, including real-time vehicle location information delivery, boarding/alighting counts, and delay aggregation.

Event details and application here

Recommended for:

- Those who want to strengthen resident services using LINE Official Accounts for municipalities.

- Those considering the introduction or review of a bus location system.

- Those who want to improve operations by utilizing boarding/alighting data and delay data.

- Those who want to streamline the creation and updating of GTFS-JP.

- Those who want to collect data that can be used for regional public transportation plans.

- Those who want to promote regional transportation DX.

Program

Part 1

Improving Resident Services through the Use of LINE Official Accounts for Municipalities

Speaker: Clubnets Inc.

- Examples of LINE Official Account Utilization

- Resident Service Improvement Measures

- Initiatives from Information Dissemination to Resident Engagement

Part 2

Bus Catch Utilization Examples

Speaker: VISH Inc.

- Bus Location

- Boarding/Alighting Data Analysis

- Delay Data Analysis

- GTFS-JP Creation/Update Support

Part 3

Q&A Session

About "BUS CATCH" for Public Buses and Community Buses

This is a cloud-based bus location system provided by VISH Inc. It not only delivers real-time operational information as a bus location system but also supports everything from public transportation operation management to data utilization with a single service, including boarding/alighting data analysis, delay data analysis, and GTFS-JP creation support.

We propose solutions for fixed-route, semi-demand, and full-demand operations.

"BUS CATCH" Introduction Page: https://pt.buscatch.com/

"CN Govtech" Operational Support Service for Municipalities and Public Institutions

This is a LINE Official Account operation support service for municipalities that enables two-way communication with residents, provides information dissemination functions, 24-hour automatic responses via chatbot, online administrative procedures, data analysis, visualization of resident needs, and policy planning.

"CN Govtech" Introduction Page: https://www.clubnets.jp/srvs/gov/cn-govtech

About VISH Inc.

Since its founding in 2004, VISH Inc. has deployed various services, including the bus location system "BUS CATCH," to public transportation organizations nationwide, with over 5,000 facilities adopted.

In recent years, in addition to public transportation, the company has been promoting initiatives in the MaaS field, such as supporting new mobility services, and researching and developing next-generation systems.

We will continue to contribute to improving the convenience of society and regional transportation and to its sustainable development by supporting regional transportation through the provision and construction of bus location systems.

Company Profile

Company Name: VISH Inc.

Representative: Hiroyuki Tabuchi, Representative Director

Headquarters: SC NISHIKI ANNEX 5F, 2-10-13 Nishiki, Naka-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture

Established: December 2004

Capital: 11.5 million yen

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About Clubnets Inc.

Clubnets Inc. provides DX solutions tailored to the challenges of each industry and business type, including municipalities, energy, and retail distribution. By providing sales promotion systems and services through over 300 sales partners nationwide, we aim to revitalize companies and stores and build a ubiquitous environment for consumers. Our corporate philosophy is to contribute to local communities and the regional economy.

Clubnets Inc. received the "Best LINE Official Account Growth Award" (2nd half of FY2025), an award given to the partner who contributed most to business expansion by utilizing LINE Official Accounts. We have also been certified as a "Sales Partner" Select, the highest-tier "Premier" for "Store Promotion Partner," and the highest-tier "Premier" in the communication category for "Technology Partner" in the "LINE Yahoo Partner Program." Furthermore, we have been certified as a "Govtech Partner" for our technical support achievements with government agencies.

Company Profile

Company Name: Clubnets Inc.

Representative: Shinya Ashina, President and Representative Director

Headquarters: 1F Shibuya Shin-Minami-guchi Bldg., 3-28-13 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Established: September 27, 2004

Capital, etc.: 302,630,000 yen (Capital: 100,000,000 yen, Capital Reserve, etc.: 202,630,000 yen)

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