New Year Greeting Tour with Private Jumbo Taxi | Boarding with Officers, Luggage Loading, and Waiting are Also OK

The New Year greeting rounds in early January are a highly organized corporate event in which several business partners rotate between officers and responsible personnel within a limited number of employees. In this article, we have compiled the frequently asked questions regarding the handling of the New Year greeting rounds in a Q&A format, organized according to the number of people, waiting time, gift items, fee estimates, and booking period. The goal is to make this information available for internal briefings by the personnel in the human resources, secretary, and sales departments.

First, the basics of greeting people at the beginning of the new year and "private rental"

The New Year greeting season focuses on the short period from the start of work (around January 4th) to the Matsu no Ura (in Kanto, it generally lasts until January 7th, and in Kansai until January 15th). During those few days, officers and their respective subordinates will walk around to visit multiple suppliers one after another, handing out New Year’s greetings (handicrafts) — this is the reality of the New Year greeting season.

The recommended duration of a visit is about 5 to 15 minutes per company, and sometimes the visit is concluded with a brief greeting at the front door if the other person is busy. This is why the way you get from one place to the next is more important than the visit itself—how smoothly you get from one place to the next and how you keep people waiting in between are what determine the success of the day.

With your own company car or train, it’s really hard to know where things are inconvenient.

If an employee serves as the driver for a board member, they won’t be included in the greeting circle and will have to run around looking for coin parking. For train travel, they’ll carry a bag full of gifts and will repeatedly change trains to match their schedule with the visiting order and the train schedule. The system of picking up taxis on a case-by-case basis is also inconvenient in the early January, as board members and their assigned staff will often be caught in the city and won’t be able to have meetings along the way.

Pick-up and drop-off for New Year’s greetings｜Frequently Asked Questions

I would like to have an officer and a staff member with me, but how many people can we take?

With a charter jumbo taxi (Toyota HiAce Wide Super Long), up to nine people can ride in one vehicle, excluding the driver. Two executives plus a travel companion, or representatives from multiple departments can travel together, and the meeting to discuss what to talk about next can be continued in the car. For smaller VIP groups who want to be greeted in a high-quality interior, we can also arrange a wagon type vehicle (such as the GranAce, for up to five people).

How many companies do you visit in a day? Can I wait while you visit them?

The number of companies you can use depends on the distance of the destination and the length of time you spend with each company. Since it’s a private charter, you can arrange for “15 minutes at A company, car waiting nearby until then, then immediately to the next B company after that.” This eliminates the time spent picking up a taxi on the street and searching for parking, which frees up the number of companies you can use for the same day. For time-based private charters, using one car to keep it running all day, including waiting time, is ideal for the New Year season.

Can I keep the many New Year's greetings (handicrafts) I have collected?

Yes. The Super Long Body has a spacious cargo compartment, allowing you to move the year-end greetings—such as individually wrapped sweets, calendars, and towels—without having to pack them in separate bags and carry them around. You no longer have to ride the train with a gift in your hand every time you visit. If you have long items or special types of luggage, please contact us in advance with the dimensions (we will confirm the eligibility and how to pack them at the quote stage).

What is the cost? Is it calculated by the number of hours?

As with the New Year's rush, we will provide a quote for one vehicle for "all-day, standby, multiple locations" usage as a time-based charter service. JumboTaxi.comThere are no additional charges based on the vehicle type, nor are there any extra fees for late or early morning hours.Therefore, even if you depart early in the morning, the price is easy to read. The exact amount varies depending on the conditions, so please contact us for more information.Pricing pageIn addition, please provide the route and time.web formPlease request a quote from us.

Wouldn't a one-way rental be more expensive for the officer to ride in?

During the New Year period when several people use one vehicle, the private car arrangement works well because the individual burden decreases to the point where everyone can afford it. The labor costs of having employees drive the vehicle half the day, the fees for picking up taxis from multiple different places, and the fatigue of moving around with a paper bag—all these “difficult to measure costs” can be taken on by the executives and staff as a single private car fee. By consolidating these “difficult to measure costs” into a single private car fee, the overall cost of organizing the trip is actually easier to understand.

Will it be crowded in January? When should I book?

Since the season for making appointments tends to focus on the first few days of the month, the beginning of January is a good time to schedule visits. Once you have an approximate idea of the date and time of the visit and the number of companies you want to visit, submitting a tentative request within the year will make it easier to secure the desired dates.

Will it be okay if the number of places I visit increases on the day of the event or if the order changes?

Since it is a private charter, you can easily make changes on the spot, such as "I want to add just one more person on the same day," or "I want to change the order due to the other party's schedule." This advantage makes it easier to flexibly accommodate changes on the day. This unit can cover the fluidity unique to the New Year rush, which is difficult to achieve with a shared ride that just runs a predetermined route.

What is the difference between a carpooling app and an OTA (travel booking site)?

The shuttle service offered by carpooling apps and OTA services is mainly based on one-way, scheduled trips within a single route. This design makes it difficult to arrange for full-day waiting or hopping between multiple locations. JumboTaxi.com operates directly with its own fleet, allowing you to arrange for waiting, touring, and changing your order on the same vehicle, and you can also directly consult with us for future reservations. For use involving multiple locations of a company that needs to be visited throughout the day,Transporting companies to and from factory toursWith the same mindset, you can apply it to the New Year’s season as well.

Guideline for Number of People and How to Use

The price varies depending on the distance, time, and whether or not there is waiting time. Here, we provide a guide to help you determine the best configuration and usage method. For a final price, please check the pricing page and the quote.

The Process from Reservation to Boarding

1. Contact:Submit the date of visit, departure time, number of tours, and area or number of people from the web form.
2. Plan and Estimate:We offer a time-based charter service that includes waiting time, based on the vehicle type, route, and price range.
3. Booking Confirmed:Once you are satisfied with the content, it is final (early January is recommended for a quick consultation).
4. Boarding on the day:Pick you up at designated location. While waiting for each company, we will provide smart transportation for executives and representatives all day long.

summary

At the beginning of the year, during the short period called Matsu no Hi, officers and staff members visit multiple business partners with gift items brought along in a coordinated effort. By assigning the task of traveling, waiting, and handling luggage to a single chartered vehicle, everyone, including the driver, can focus on greeting the guests. This also allows for flexible responses to adding additional destinations or changing the order of visits on the same day. With a group size large enough to split the cost, the burden on each person is reduced, and the cost is easier to understand with no additional charges. Once you have a general idea of the date and time of the visit, and the number of businesses to be visited, please feel free to contact us.