Community Mobility: Tackling transportation deserts with Google Maps Platform

As Japan faces the challenges of an aging society and a declining birthrate, rural transportation has emerged as a critical issue. While the demand for public transit grows, a severe driver shortage is threatening the sustainability of regional life. Community Mobility is tackling these social gaps by leveraging Google Maps Platform to power its on-demand shared transit service, “mobi.” We spoke with them about the project’s overview and how they are utilizing technology to ensure reliable mobility for communities across Japan.