Overview 株式会社VISTA (VISTA Co., Ltd.) (Head Office: Akita City, Akita Prefecture, Representative Director: Ryo Toita, hereinafter "the Company") will launch the "Regional Transportation DX Project," a demonstration project to realize the DX of non-emergency medical transportation arrangements in collaboration with Akita City, starting in July 2026. This demonstration will be promoted as the "Akita City-Startup Collaboration Project," which was adopted at Akita Mayor's Quick Decision Pitch 2026. This demonstration will be equipped with an "AI Call Center" function that automatically arranges vehicle dispatch, in addition to the matching system "Kai-Taku Net." From two entry points, the "AI Reservation" button within the web app and external phone calls, we will provide a system where wheelchair-accessible and stretcher-compatible care taxis and private ambulances can be dispatched simply by conveying information to the AI. Elderly individuals who do not own smartphones can also use this service with a single phone call. The Company positions this demonstration as the first step towards realizing its vision of "creating a society where ambulances do not need to be called." From Akita, the region with the most advanced aging population, we will demonstrate a model of society where necessary medical transportation is available when needed, together with local governments. Why Akita? - A Leading Region Facing Advanced Challenges ● Akita Prefecture has the highest elderly population rate in Japan at 40.3% (as of July 2025), exceeding 40% for the first time nationwide. ● The need for non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) such as for hospital visits, discharges, and transfers is increasing year by year. ● In Akita City, all arrangements are made by phone. ● Arranging one trip requires calling 3 to 5 companies, taking tens of minutes to several hours. ● Requests do not reach businesses that cannot answer the phone, leading to lost opportunities. ● For those requiring wh