From July 1st
To all Tohoku University faculty, staff, and students
mobi is a new type of shared transportation that circulates within the designated area. Using AI routing, we will send you to your destination via the optimal route.
Tohoku University
(Seiryo campus, Katahira campus) area
- Virtual stops: Seiryo Campus
- Virtual stops: Katahira Campus
(No service on Saturdays, Sundays, National holidays, New Year holidays, and Aug. 12th-15th)
Pilot Mobility Service at Tohoku University
Tohoku University is testing "mobi", an AI-powered on-demand ride service, to help fill mobility gaps not covered by the regular campus bus. We're looking for smarter, more sustainable ways to get around̶especially in places where demand is low.
- Service area
- You can get on and off at any virtual stops located in App.
Seiryo Campus and Katahira Campus
- person who can use
- Please register with your institutional email address by following the registration procedures on the website.
When boarding the vehicle, you may be asked to show your student ID card or other identification. - The service can be temporary not available due to the congestion or over capacity. Please check the service status on the website.
- Booking available from 1 day prior to departure.
Faculty members, administration staff and students of Tohoku University
※The vehicle is an image only.
Click here for mobi app
Fee
free of charge within Tohoku University.
- person who can use
- Faculty members, administration staff and students of Tohoku University
How to use the app
- 01Download the app
- Please download the mobi app on your smartphone and register as a member (free of charge).
- 02ride with app
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Ride
Tap your current location or suitable virtual stops, check the details, then tap "Ride from here."
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Drop-off
Tap the drop-off location near your destination, check the details, then tap "Go here."
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For advance reservations
For advance reservations, tap "Specify time" and set the detailed time, then tap "Set this time".
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For immediate reservations
For immediate reservations, just enter the number of passengers, and tap "Proceed".
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Confirm reservation time and price
Tap the search result, check the details (estimated waiting time/estimated ride time), then tap "Call mobi".
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Reservation completed
Your reservation is complete when you see the "Heading to pick-up point'' screen. Please wait until the vehicle arrives on your virtual stops.
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Frequently asked questionsFAQ
This is a new type of shared transportation that circulates within the designated area. Using AI routing, we will send you to your destination via the optimal route.
You can only ride and drop off at the ""m mark (virtual stop)"" shown in the app map. Please ride and drop off from the virtual stop set on the app.(The regulation is restricted to ride and drop off at a location other than the designated virtual stops.Depending on traffic conditions, the location may be changed at the discretion of the crew.)
Using mobi within Tohoku University is free of charge.
Read the information on the dedicated website, and register as a user.
*Please note that even if you are already a member of mobi in other areas, new registration is required for this trial operations. Please check the dedicated website for details.
This trial operation of mobi operates as a campus bus. It can only be used for travel between Katahira Campus and Seiryo Campus. Like the regular campus bus, it cannot be used for commuting.
Since "mobi" is a shared on-demand service, delays or detours may occur to pick up or drop off other passengers.If you're in a hurry, please use another transportation option.
You can cancel from the app. Please select and cancel your reservation from "Reservation confirmation" in the app.
operating in general. Due to breaks, driver changes or demand, there may be times when only one vehicle is in operation. You can view the current location of vehicles on your app.
You can make advance reservations. Please see Step 3 to the left and make a reservation from the app.
Please use the app for mobi on Tohoku University.
Business hours 9:00 - 19:00
mail : comm_area@willer.co.jp
SNS
Click here for mobi app
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for iPhone users
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for Android users
