Feb 21 (Kyodo) - Uber Technologies Inc. aims to introduce its ride-hailing services across Japan in around 2020 by joining hands with local taxi firms, its chief executive officer said Tuesday.
The company's ride-sharing service, one of Uber's key operations that involves private vehicles, has been challenged by Japanese regulations, while being allowed only in limited locations -- some rural areas in Hokkaido and Kyoto Prefecture.
Khosrowshahi said the company's approach will have to differ based on the regulatory structures of the countries that it operates in. "We will certainly look to expand as quickly as we can and our ambition will be nationwide," he said.
