Between February 2 and 3, 2026, the Okinawa General Bureau conducted a safety audit of Okinawa Urban Monorail Co., Ltd. under the Railway Business Act. The audit revealed deficiencies in safety management, specifically regarding the verification of personnel fitness for operating vehicles within designated safe zones. It was confirmed that personnel responsible for vehicle operation underwent health examinations that did not meet the criteria specified in Article 11 of the Implementation Regulations, yet were still engaged in operations without proper fitness confirmation. The company is instructed to promptly verify that personnel meet the fitness standards as per the regulations and to review its management system to prevent such issues in the future. The company must report the corrective actions taken by May 14, 2026.

Between February 3 and 4, 2025, Okinawa Urban Monorail Co., Ltd. underwent a safety audit. The audit revealed that certain inspections had not been conducted, notably the calibration (inspection) of wind direction and wind speed meters specified in the electrical equipment standards, as per the detailed rules established under the Railway Operation Regulations and the Electrical Equipment Maintenance Guidelines. The company is instructed to promptly implement necessary corrective actions, including thorough cause analysis, development of measures to prevent recurrence, verification of facility management plans, management status, and renovation plans, and to establish an appropriate facility management system. The company must report on the measures taken by April 3, 2025. This guidance is issued by the Okinawa General Administrative Office.