Over 500 'Kakao T Blue' Vehicles Operate in Daejeon

Use During Pilot Service Period with Taxi Fare Only, No Service Fee

[Asia Economy Reporter Jin-gyu Lee] KM Solution, a subsidiary of Kakao Mobility's transportation franchise business, announced on the 4th that it will expand the service area of its franchise taxi service 'Kakao T Blue' nationwide.

This time, it has launched a pilot service in Daejeon City, the first in the Chungcheong region, with a scale of about 500 vehicles. During the pilot service period, Kakao T Blue can be used with only the taxi fare, without any service fee. After completing inspections such as service stabilization, the official service will be provided.

KM Solution signed a business partnership with Anycall Mobility Co., Ltd., a taxi transportation franchise operator in the Daejeon area, in December last year. KM Solution and Kakao Mobility plan to combine the mobility platform operation know-how accumulated through various services such as taxis, designated drivers, parking, and navigation on the Kakao T platform, which has 24 million members. Anycall Mobility Co., Ltd. will serve as KM Solution's Daejeon regional headquarters and will be responsible for the practical operation of the local taxi industry.

Ryu Geung-seon, CEO of KM Solution, said, "We plan to take the lead in quality management and improvement to consistently provide high-quality taxi services nationwide, raising satisfaction not only for passengers but also for drivers."

Earlier, KM Solution obtained a metropolitan license for the franchise business from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. If a taxi transportation franchise business spans two or more cities or provinces, a license must be obtained from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. Kakao T Blue is officially serviced in a total of three areas: Seoul, Daegu, and Seongnam.

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