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
In Asahikawa, Hokkaido, Dohoku Bus Corp. has implemented a reduced weekday schedule for its buses due to a flu outbreak among its drivers. Over 10% of the company's drivers have fallen ill, making it challenging to maintain the regular bus timetable. The company, which primarily operates regular and highway buses in northern Hokkaido, has cut 66 services from its usual 458 weekday runs.
The reduced schedule will remain in place for now. Dohoku Bus will continue to operate normally on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, with no reductions in highway bus services. Out of the approximately 150 drivers in the company, around 20 have been infected with the flu. To adapt to the situation, the company has developed a special schedule based on the Saturday, Sunday, and holiday timetable.
Services during times when there is heavy commuter and student traffic have been arranged to resemble the typical weekday schedule.
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