Tokyo, Japan – February 22, 2024 – Mapbox Japan G.K., a leader in digital map and location platforms, has partnered with DENSO Corporation to integrate advanced navigation functionalities into DENSO's shared taxi dispatch system. This collaboration aims to optimize routing and improve operational efficiency for shared taxi services.

Key features integrated:

• Optimization API: Calculates the most efficient routes and sequences for multiple pickup and drop-off points, enhancing ride-sharing efficiency.​
• Matrix API: Visualizes distances and estimated arrival times between various locations, aiding in effective dispatch planning.​
• Isochrone API: Determines reachable areas within specific timeframes, assisting in identifying optimal service zones.​

These integrations enable dispatchers to generate optimal shared taxi routes, improve vehicle allocation efficiency, enhance arrival time accuracy, and reduce operational costs.​

About DENSO Corporation:

DENSO is a leading provider of taxi dispatch systems, with its driver navigation-equipped in-vehicle terminals currently deployed across all 47 prefectures in Japan. The company has adopted Mapbox's APIs to enhance route optimization for shared taxi services.​

"We have developed a system that manages both regular taxi dispatch and shared taxi dispatch within a single platform. Previously, operators manually determined ride-sharing arrangements, a time-consuming process heavily reliant on operator experience. By leveraging Mapbox's Optimization API, we streamlined development efficiently. Additionally, the Isochrone API allows us to quickly identify drivers who can reach customers within specified timeframes or distances. Delegating complex tasks like ride matching to Mapbox enables us to focus on other development areas,"​ said a DENSO representative.