This program provides subsidies to support regional transportation operators affected by rising fuel prices, with the aim of maintaining and securing public transportation services that support residents’ daily lives and the local economy.
Kumamoto Prefecture: Kumamoto Prefecture Regional Transportation Fuel Price Surge Countermeasure Program (Taxi and Driving Agency Services) (FY2026)
October 10, 2026
Summary
Kumamoto Prefecture provides subsidies to regional transportation operators affected by rising fuel prices to help maintain public transportation services that support daily life and the local economy.
Key Information
| Location | Kumamoto |
|---|---|
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Oct 9, 2026 – Dec 25, 2026 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥50,000 per vehicle |
| Subsidy Rate | Flat-rate payment; support amount varies depending on the vehicle, etc. |
| Purpose | Business improvement and business strengthening |
| Eligible Applicants | Sole proprietors / corporations |
| Implementing Agency | Kumamoto Prefecture |
| Official Page | https://koutsu-nenryo-kumamoto.jp/ |