• October 3, 2025

New public transportation system for Hokuryu begins testing, with demand-responsive transportation and scheduled routes as its core. Three routes: within the town, Takikawa, and Fukagawa. [Hokkaido Shimbun Digital]

On Friday, October 3, 2025, the Hokkaido Shimbun Press (Sapporo City) published an article titled "New Public Transportation in Hokuriku Begins Trial: Demand-responsive Transportation and Regular Routes as Pillars, Three Routes: Town, Takikawa, and Fukagawa."