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The Japanese unit of Uber Technologies Inc. said Wednesday it has launched trial ride-hailing services in Tokyo utilizing vehicles used for car-sharing, with plans to consider expanding the service area. The ride-hailing app provider will conduct the trial until the end of November in cooperation with car-sharing service provider Park24 Co. and taxi operator Royal Limousine. Since Tokyo has the lowest car ownership per household among 47 prefectures in Japan, Park24 offers a vehicle to a driver for 880 yen or more per hour. Drivers sign contracts with Royal Limousine as they are required to be…

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