Whim plans Japan

Overview

This article covers the different Whim Plans that are offered in Japan.

• Introduction to plans
• How to sign up for Whim
• Types of Whim plans
  • Public PAYG (Town MaaS)
  • Public PAYG (One-day Pass)
  • How to reserve a bike
• How to add a travel coupon code

Introduction to Whim plans

Whim plans are the world's first multi-mode mobility solution. They facilitate travel with different modes of transportation via a subscription plan from a single mobile app. Whim is a convenient way to book and pay for Taxi rides, Docomo shared bikes, Careco shared cars and nearMe's shared shuttles. 

How to sign for Whim

• Download Whim from the Apple Store or Google Play.
• Enter your phone number and Verification code
• Accept the Terms & Conditions and Privacy policy of the Whim App.

Fig.1 Welcome to Whim View                      Fig.2  Enter your code view

• Select “Japan” as country of use

Fig.3 Chose country view 

• The whim Home view will open up → Tap on the “Profile” symbol. Your profile view will open up.

Fig.4 Home View                                            Fig.5 Profile View

Types of Whim plans

Public PAYG

This is public Pay-as-you-go (PAYG) and available to everyone in Japan who downloads Whim. Under PAYG, you will have access to Careco, Taxis, Docomo Bike Share, and nearMe shared shuttle on a pay-per-use basis.

Public PAYG (Bike Share Day Pass)

This is Bike Day Pass and is available to everyone in Japan who downloads Whim. The Pass expires after 24 hours from purchase time. The One-day-pass includes:

• An unlimited number of Docomo bike rides within 24 hours. You can ride as many as you want. Please note that for the trips exceeding the included limit the standard Docomo will be applied

How to reserve a bike

To reserve the bike, simply open Whim and tap on Bikes.

Fig. 6 Whim Home view

See the available packages and tap to select what package you want.

Fig. 7 Available packages

Select the day pass. Please note that prices might change. 

Fig. 8 Select season ticket

Proceed to make payment. By confirming payment, you accept the Docomo Terms and Conditions.

Fig. 9 Continue to payment                          Fig. 10 confirm payment

Your order will be confirmed and you will be able to see and use the valid bike pass under “Travel by”-> Bike.

Fig. 11 Payment confirmed                           Fig. 12 Active day Pass in Home view

For more information on how to use Docomo bikes, please read this Docomo article with Questions and answers: Here

How to add a travel coupon code

To add a travel coupon code, simply to your Profile -> Add Travel Credit -> Enter code -> Submit.