Gimhae City Sets Flat 1,700-Won Fare for In-City Rides on Taxis for People with Mobility Challenges

Starting November 2, regardless of travel distance

Gimhae City in Gyeongsangnam-do will switch fares for its taxis for people with mobility challenges to a flat rate of 1,700 won starting November 2.

The city announced on October 26 that it had finalized the fare adjustment plan following deliberation and approval by the Committee for Improving Mobility for People with Disabilities on October 1.

The city said it would introduce the flat-rate system after updating the fare structure, which had been in place since 2013, to reflect changes in the transportation environment and comprehensively taking users' financial circumstances into account.

Gyeongnam Gimhae City Hall. [Photo courtesy of Gimhae City]

Under the new system, the fare within Gimhae City will be 1,700 won regardless of distance, replacing the current fare range of 1,200 won to 2,400 won.

The city plans to adjust fares for rides within Gimhae on these taxis in line with any future changes to regular city bus fares.

Among people registered as members of the special transportation service, recipients covered by the National Basic Living Security Act will receive a discounted fare of 1,000 won per ride when using these taxis in Gimhae City.

To receive the discount, users must present proof of recipient status to the driver when paying the fare.

In other parts of Gyeongsangnam-do, excluding Gimhae, the intercity bus fare for the route operated will apply. In the Busan area, fares range from a base fare of 2,400 won to a maximum of 10,000 won.

Gimhae currently operates 50 taxis for people with mobility challenges around the clock.

A city official said, "These taxis are an important transportation welfare service that helps residents go about their daily lives. We will listen to users and create a safer and more convenient transportation environment."

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