Japan ride-hailer S.Ride teams with Didi to serve foreign tourists

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S.Ride hopes to leverage DiDi’s name recognition among foreign tourists. (Photos by Akira Kodaka and Kosaku Mimura)

TOMONORI WASHIDA

January 29, 2026 06:43 JST

TOKYO — Japanese ride-hailing company S.Ride is partnering with Didi Mobility Japan to expand services for foreign travelers, offering more convenient options to tourists, Nikkei has learned.