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Rakuten Inc has launched “Rakupa,” a parking space sharing service that provides a platform to connect owners of unused parking spaces with drivers looking to park.
With Rakupa, owners of buildings and homes can register their unused parking spaces, which drivers can then search for and book through the Rakupa PC and smartphone site or dedicated app using their Rakuten membership ID. Drivers can earn Rakuten Super Points by utilizing the service and pay using credit card or with Rakuten Super Points.
As parking spaces can be booked on Rakupa in advance, drivers can travel to their destinations knowing that a vacant parking space awaits them. For owners, simply registering their unused parking spaces on the service lets them make use of underutilized assets, without the need for any upfront or monthly maintenance costs.
Rakupa was launched with the aim of providing a new solution to the common problem of limited parking spaces around popular tourist spots and events, and preparations are underway for new collaborations with other companies and with other Rakuten Group services. Going forward, Rakuten will continue to develop the service to make driving more convenient, comfortable and enjoyable.
© Japan Today
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sensei258
I've got two unused bicycle parking spaces at my mansion in Hachioji. I'm wasting hundreds of yen a month on them LOL. Let me know if you want to rent them. Only 8 mins from the station.
gogogo
Totally cool idea, I just hope some body doesn't deem it illegal or slap rules on it like uber and airbnb which essentially makes them useless.
Dango bong
good idea but how does the money work? I own land near a crowded amusement park and would like to let someone use my garage when I am out of town but not unless I get paid for it.
Ume_Simei
There are actually other companies doing this already, our condo in Tokyo have outsource the excess parking space. It is great idea that adds revenue to unused parking space I was hoping Rakuten would do it for the short term hourly parking as well.
Sepp Faessler
Very handy: A similar application called Parku for more than 30 countries - more than 55 cities in Europe. https://parku.ch/?lang=en