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Sony to form alliance with cab companies as Uber steps up Japan presence
Sony Corp. is jumping into the ride-hailing fray. The Tokyo-based electronics giant plans to form a joint venture with six taxi operators in Japan this spring, according to a statement Tuesday. The alliance comes as Uber Technologies Inc., the world's biggest ride-hailing startup, is in talks with another cab company as it tries to build its presence in the country. After years of little action, Japan's lackluster ride-hailing industry is suddenly seeing a lot of activity. Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi is visiting the country to underscore the importance of its ¥1.7 trillion ($16 billion) taxi market.
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- Asia > Japan > Honshū > Kantō > Tokyo Metropolis Prefecture > Tokyo (0.31)
- North America > United States > California > San Francisco County > San Francisco (0.06)
- Asia > Japan > Kyūshū & Okinawa > Okinawa (0.06)
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- Transportation > Ground > Road (1.00)