Community Mobility: Tackling transportation deserts with Google Maps Platform

Community Mobility Inc. uses Google Maps Platform to power “mobi,” an on-demand shared transit service addressing transportation shortages in rural Japan. The company leverages Route Optimization and Routes APIs to manage dispatch operations efficiently, handling approximately 190 ride requests daily while supporting both ride-sharing and shared taxi services across municipalities. The solution targets social gaps created by aging demographics and driver shortages to ensure reliable mobility for communities across Japan.