In 2023, the number of non-regular workers in road passenger transport in Japan was approximately 4.05 thousand. From 2024 to 2028, there is a consistent downward trend with forecasted values from 3.72 to 2.51 thousand, indicating a significant decrease. Year-on-year, this translates to variations of -8.3% in 2025, -9.1% in 2026, -9.68% in 2027, and -10.36% in 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over these five years is estimated at approximately -10.1%.
Future Trends to Watch For:
- Automation and digitalization impacting employment types.
- Potential workforce shortages due to aging populations.
- Increased utilization of full-time over non-regular workers.
- Policy changes affecting labor laws and job security for non-regular workers.
