The Kintetsu-Kintetsu Railway has applied for a fare increase from next spring, and the National Transport Council will hold a hearing in July.
Governor Arai of Nara Prefecture attended the hearing and explained to the Kintetsu side, saying that there is a concern that a large burden will be imposed on the citizens of the prefecture as many citizens use the Kintetsu line for commuting. I want to ask.
Kintetsu applied to the government to raise the fare from April next year due to the declining population and the decline in users due to the Korona-ka, while Governor Arai requested that a hearing be held.
Governor Arai announced at a press conference on the 12th that a hearing of the National Transport Council will be held on July 14th.
In addition, regarding the management policies and initiatives of the Kintetsu side, the number of transport personnel in FY2019 is the only decrease compared to 10 years ago compared to major private railway companies in the Kansai region, and the fare level at the present time is the highest level. After pointing out the fact that it is in the data, “I think that the dialogue between Kintetsu and the user has been insufficient, but the user is convinced that the user will be ignored even in the fare revision. The main principle is to get a feeling. “
Governor Arai wants to attend the hearing himself and express his thoughts.
Kintetsu Railway said, “We will continue to provide safe, secure, and comfortable transportation services to our customers through fare revisions. We ask for your understanding. I would like to say it. “