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Are you choosing jumbo taxis or minibus taxis simply because they’re cheap? Behind that low price, there may well be companies that are cutting corners on “safety costs” such as driver roll calls and operational management. Is the jumbo taxi company you’ve booked with really reliable?

In recent years, as the number of travellers to Japan has increased, the use of **illegal pick-up and drop-off services, so-called 'shirataku'**, with the slogan 'cheap and convenient', has increased rapidly. However, there are immeasurable dangers lurking behind the scenes. The tragic accident reported in 2025 was caused by this 'white taxi ...

The 'shirataku' problem in Japan is not simply confined to illegal operations by individuals or small operators, but, surprisingly, can also lurk in the vehicles arranged through well-known travel websites. Even on these platforms, where users book in confidence, sometimes illegal ja...

The 'shirataku' problem in Japan is not simply confined to illegal operations by individuals or small operators, but, surprisingly, can also lurk in the vehicles arranged through well-known travel websites. Even on these platforms, where users book in confidence, sometimes illegal ja...

In recent years, as the number of travellers to Japan has increased, the use of **illegal pick-up and drop-off services, so-called 'shirataku'**, with the slogan 'cheap and convenient', has increased rapidly. However, there are immeasurable dangers lurking behind the scenes. The tragic accident reported in 2025 was caused by this 'white taxi ...

Are you choosing jumbo taxis or minibus taxis simply because they’re cheap? Behind that low price, there may well be companies that are cutting corners on “safety costs” such as driver roll calls and operational management. Is the jumbo taxi company you’ve booked with really reliable?