Offering a free pass for a limited time that allows you to use buses and boats in Yaeyama, Okinawa Prefecture|Responding to the shortage of rental cars

Jordan, a transit guidance app, will start selling the "Ishigaki-Iriomote Sightseeing Free Pass" from February 1 (Wednesday), which allows you to get on and off buses and boats in the Yaeyama area of Okinawa Prefecture from February 10 (Friday) ~ March 5 (Sunday) within the ticket validity period.

The routes eligible for the excursion free pass are regular boats (Anei Kanko / Yaeyama Kanko Ferry) between Ishigaki Island and each remote island (Iriomote Island, Taketomi Island, Obama Island, Kuroshima Island, Hatoma Island), and regular boats (Funauki Kaiun) between Shirahama ~ Funauki on Iriomote Island. Ishigaki Island route bus (Higashi Transport, Curry Tourism), Iriomote Island route bus (Iriomote Island Transportation), etc. Excludes Hateruma Island-related routes, sightseeing boats, and sightseeing buses.

The types of tickets are: [2-day ticket] Adults 5,500 yen, Children 2,750 yen, [3-day ticket] Adult 7,000 yen, Child 3,500 yen, [4-day ticket] 8,000 yen for adults, 4,000 yen for children, [5-day ticket] 9,000 yen for adults and 4,500 yen for children. During the validity period, unlimited use of buses and boats on eligible routes. Tickets can be purchased from Jordan's "Transit Information" app.

This free pass was carried out by Jordan as a demonstration project commissioned by the Cabinet Office. Jordan spokesperson says, "The business is aiming to be self-propelled, and we can respond to the shortage of rental cars in Okinawa." The company is promoting the spread of digital tickets (MaaS) that can be used from boarding to destination facilities in specific areas and wide areas centered on "transit guidance".