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Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF) is set to boost the community service initiatives of the Japan Automobile Dealers Association (JADA) and will soon launch a grant programme to support automobile dealers who deliver support services to meet local communities’ needs in Japan.
The two partners will soon call for proposals starting November 1 on the JADA member’s website towards achieving this noble goal.
In areas where public transport has been shrinking due to depopulation and aging, which are some of the challenges facing Japan, mobility issues cause negative impacts on the quality of life, particularly for older adults obligated to return their drivers’ licenses and children. Similarly, people with disabilities find themselves tackling transportation challenges, regardless of region.
The Toyota Mobility Foundation is therefore collaborating with JADA, whose membership body consists of auto dealers that go beyond their business activities to make contributions to their local communities and spans throughout Japan, to call for participants to support activities related to regional services such as transportation.
In addition, the partnership plans to introduce best practices, learnings and tools in order to share knowledge with those trying to carry out similar activities.
Japan Automobile Dealers Association
JADA was established in 1959 as a nationwide organisation of automobile dealers in order to sound automobile diffusion and solve related issues. In the sales industry that plays a part in the automobile industry, which is a key industry of Japan, JADA is always committed to customer-first principles, aiming to stabilise the management of member dealers and improve the social status of dealers. Furthermore, the association conducts various activities from a broad perspective, such as serving the society extensively, promoting road safety, such as environmental conservation and the development of automobile transportation infrastructure.
Toyota Mobility Foundation
The Toyota Mobility Foundation was established in August 2014 to support the development of a more mobile society. The Foundation aims to support strong mobility systems while eliminating disparities in mobility. It utilises Toyota’s expertise in technology, safety, and the environment, working in partnership with universities, government, non-profit organisations, research institutions and other organisations to address mobility issues around the world. Programmes include resolving urban transportation problems, expanding the utilisation of personal mobility, settling energy issues, and developing solutions for next generation mobility.
