[Opinion] Shiga Prefecture, which exchanges opinions on the pros and cons of introducing “rideshare,” is a prefectural forum on regional transportation themes

On the 15th, Shiga Prefecture held a forum for citizens of the prefecture to discuss the future image of regional transportation in Kusatsu City in the same prefecture. Opinions were exchanged on how to secure financial resources to maintain transportation networks, and the pros and cons of introducing “rideshare,” where general drivers carry customers by private car.