Politics · South Korea · 1 hr ago
Gimhae sets flat 1,700-won fare for accessible taxis
Gimhae will switch its accessible taxi fares to a flat rate on Nov.
2, replacing charges that varied with distance.
The change applies to trips within the South Korean city, where the fare will be 1,700 won regardless of distance, compared with the current range of 1,200 to 2,400 won.
People receiving benefits under the National Basic Living Security Act can pay a reduced fare of 1,000 won per local trip by showing proof to the driver when paying.
For trips outside Gimhae, fares will still vary: routes in South Gyeongsang will use the relevant intercity bus fare, while trips to Busan will cost from 2,400 to 10,000 won.
The city says it is updating a fare system that had been in place since 2013, and approved the change after committee review.
Gimhae currently runs 50 accessible taxis around the clock, and the new local fare takes effect on Nov.
2.
Gimhae will set the fare for accessible taxis used within the city at 1,700 won from November 2.
The flat fare replaces a distance-based system that charged between 1,200 and 2,400 won.
Eligible basic livelihood security recipients will receive a 1,000-won discount per trip within the city.
The city said the change updates a fare system that had been in place since 2013.
Gimhae currently operates 50 accessible taxis around the clock.
- Who
- Gimhae City is changing the fares for its accessible taxis.
- What
- The fare for trips within the city will become a flat 1,700 won, regardless of distance.
- When
- From November 2.
- Where
- Gimhae, South Korea. The flat fare applies to trips within the city.
- Why
- The city said it is updating a fare system that had been in place since 2013.
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Gimhae’s previous fare system was introduced.
The city’s committee on improving mobility for people with disabilities and other transport needs reviewed and approved the fare changes.
The new flat fare for trips within Gimhae is due to take effect.
- In-city flat fare
- 1,700 won
- Discounted in-city fare
- Eligible basic livelihood security recipients pay 1,000 won per trip.
- Out-of-city fares in Gyeongsangnam-do
- The intercity bus fare for the relevant route applies.
- Out-of-city fares in Busan
- From 2,400 won to 10,000 won
- Accessible taxi fleet
- 50 vehicles, operated 24 hours a day
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