Japan’s anti-monopoly watchdog plans to issue cease-and-desist orders to four road maintenance companies over the bid rigging of contracts for road cleaning services commissioned by Metropolitan Expressway. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/29/japan/crime-legal/ftc-expressway-cleaning/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #crimelegal #jftc #expressways #metropolitanexpressway
JFTC to issue orders against firms over bid rigging of expressway cleaning jobs

The anti-monopoly watchdog is also set to fine two of the four companies for colluding to secure Metropolitan Expressway contracts, sources say.

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An electric scooter was spotted Tuesday on the Metropolitan Expressway in Tokyo’s Shibuya Ward, prompting officials to release video footage on social media to warn riders of the extreme danger. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/12/05/japan/crime-legal/e-scooters-expressway/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #crimelegal #electricscooters #expressways #metropolitanexpressway
Electric scooter seen unlawfully entering Tokyo expressway

Officials released video footage of the incident on social media to warn riders of the extreme danger.

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Know before you drive: Construction to impact traffic around Haneda Airport

The operator of the expressway has warned of traffic jams during the two-week period, which started May 27, similar to those typically seen at year-end.

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