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Hitachi Solutions and Seiko Solutions Unveil a Revolutionary Taxi Payment System

In a significant move to enhance the taxi industry's payment infrastructure, Hitachi Solutions Create Inc. has partnered with Seiko Solutions to launch an innovative payment terminal known as the CREPiCO AT-P100. This new taxi meter-linked payment terminal is designed to create seamless payment solutions for both users and taxi companies.

Enhanced Payment Options

The collaboration between Hitachi Solutions and Seiko Solutions allows taxi companies to offer various payment methods, beyond traditional credit and electronic money. The AT-P100 terminal now supports various code payment services, accommodating not only local users but also the growing number of inbound tourists looking for convenient payment solutions in taxis. This expansion aims to significantly improve user convenience and attract more customers to utilize taxis.

Hitachi Solutions has been a trusted provider of payment terminals and services to the taxi industry for over two decades. With installations in over 100 taxi companies, its CAB Card—an IC card replacing traditional paper taxi tickets—has been adopted by more than 3,000 businesses, making it a cornerstone of the taxi payment services landscape.

Addressing Industry Challenges

As the taxi industry faces challenges such as labor shortages and the pressing need for diverse payment options, the integration with the AT-P100 terminal addresses these issues directly. This partnership promises to lessen administrative burdens for taxi operators and improve user experience by ensuring a smooth payment process.

Features and Benefits of the New Payment Service

1. Diverse Payment Methods: Users can now pay using credit cards, CAB Cards, transportation IC cards, as well as touchless credit card payments and a variety of domestic and international code payment services. This flexibility caters to the increasing foreign customer base in Japan.

2. Prevention of Payment Errors: The connection between the taxi meter and the payment terminal will minimize mistakes during payment processes, thereby ensuring accurate transaction processing. If companies use automated daily reports, there's enhanced efficiency as payment types can be linked into the reports.

3. Streamlined Administrative Tasks: Hitachi Solutions acts as an umbrella agent for credit card companies and railway firms, simplifying the contracts, payment amount adjustments, and ensuring streamlined profits, effectively relieving taxi companies from these burdensome tasks.

4. Quick Access to Transaction Data: All transaction records will be made available online the day after the transaction, allowing taxi companies to easily manage and verify their payment details through downloadable reports.

5. Robust Support Infrastructure: With years of experience in payment services, Hitachi Solutions is well-equipped to offer tailored support for taxi companies. Combined with Seiko Solutions’ reliable terminal support, this partnership ensures comprehensive assistance for clients in the taxi business.

Pricing and Availability

The new taxi payment service, with its diverse and innovative features, is expected to officially launch in January 2026. Pricing information, including monthly fees and transaction costs, will be provided on an individual estimate basis, reflecting the custom needs of each taxi company.

For more information, the solution introduction can be viewed at Hitachi Solutions Create.

In conclusion, the integration of Hitachi Solutions and Seiko Solutions marks a transformative moment in the taxi industry, opening doors for enhanced payment options, operational efficiency, and the ability to better accommodate the needs of both customers and taxi operators alike. This initiative not only addresses the current challenges facing the industry but also sets the stage for future developments in taxi payment solutions.