Pilot Proposal for Fukuoka: Senior-Friendly Community Mobility
We propose a 30–90 day small-scale pilot using low-speed electric mobility to support everyday independence for seniors. Together with municipalities and local operators, we validate safety, resident satisfaction, and operational efficiency.
Duration
30–90 days
Use areas
Residential / commercial / healthcare & public routes
Target users
Seniors: shopping, clinic visits, last-mile access
KPIs
Trips, satisfaction, incidents, operating cost
Pilot Design
1) Define routes, rules, speed cap, and operating hours
2) Operations: simple booking, pick-up points, daily checks
3) Safety: training, usage rules, optional protective equipment
4) Data collection: usage logs, surveys, near-miss reports
5) Improvement loop: weekly report → adjust rules and routes
Roles & Responsibilities
Municipality
- Coordinate pilot area and stakeholders
- Agree on safety and operating requirements
- Support local outreach and participant recruitment
Yorisou
- Provide vehicles, operating design, and safety training
- Provide SOPs, daily checks, and a lightweight dashboard
- Weekly reporting and improvement proposals
Next Steps
1) Select 2–3 candidate areas → 2) Site check (routes, surface, curb cuts) → 3) Agree on operating rules → 4) Recruit participants → 5) Launch the pilot
* This page is a draft. Details (vehicle specs, insurance, formal documents) will be finalized with stakeholders.