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Flu outbreak forces Hokkaido bus operator to cut weekday service for lack of drivers

ASAHIKAWA, Hokkaido -- Dohoku Bus Corp. began a reduced weekday schedule on Oct. 27 after more than 10% of its drivers came down with the flu, making

  • Hokkaido bus operator Dohoku Bus Corp. cuts weekday services due to flu outbreak.
  • Over 10% of drivers fall ill, reducing 66 services from 458 weekday runs.
  • Company maintains Saturday, Sunday, and holiday services without reductions.

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