Parcel delivery firm, bus operator team up in southern Japan

Parcel delivery firm, bus operator team up in southern Japan

A ceremony in the southern Japanese city of Miyazaki marks a deal between major parcel delivery company Yamato Transport Co. and local bus operator Miyazaki Kotsu Co. on Sept. 24, 2015. From October, the latter's vehicles will carry small packages to certain bus stops on mountainous routes with few passengers. Miyazaki Kotsu will receive commissions from Yamato while the latter can save time and operational cost. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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