https://finance.yahoo.com/news/japans-sony-form-alliance-build-031636686.html

Currently, non-professional drivers are barred from offering taxi services on safety grounds, and ride-hailing companies are limited to services that "match" users to existing taxi fleets via mobile platforms.

and five other domestic taxi firms." data-reactid="26">Sony plans to build the AI-based hailing platform with Daiwa Motor Transportation Co Ltd and five other domestic taxi firms.