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Sharing Economy

Scooter-sharing kicks off in Japan in next stage of sharing

Honda teams with SoftBank-backed startup to offer service in Tokyo

The Hello Scooter app shows vehicle availability and unlocks the scooter's cargo box, which has the key and a helmet inside.(Photo by Tsuyoshi Tamehiro)

TOKYO -- Honda Motor has launched Japan's first scooter-sharing service, teaming with a SoftBank-backed startup in an effort to help offset falling motorbike sales in the country.

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