English-speaking taxi service begins in Osaka

English-speaking taxi service begins in Osaka

A driver (C) leads foreign tourists to her taxi at Kansai International Airport in Osaka Prefecture on July 30, 2015. Following an increase in foreign visitors in Osaka, taxi operators started an English-language service the same day. So far, 32 taxi drivers have qualified to provide the service, jointly run by the tourism ministry. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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