‘Sejong-type Platform Taxi’ to Operate from the 2nd of Next Month

[Asia Economy (Sejong) Reporter Jeong Il-woong] The Sejong-type platform taxi will begin pilot operation from the 2nd of next month.

Sejong City announced on the 21st that on the same day, Mayor Lee Chun-hee of Sejong, CEO Lee Haeng-yeol of KST Mobility Co., Ltd., and representatives of local corporate and individual taxi industries met at City Hall to sign a "Business Agreement for the Introduction of Sejong-type Platform Taxi."

The Sejong-type platform taxi is a new concept mobility service based on the government-promoted "taxi license." It allows calls and payments without ride refusals through a smartphone app, and additionally provides lifestyle-oriented transportation services such as infant car seats and women’s safety features.

In particular, the city explains that it differs from "KakaoT" in that it aims for forced dispatch to eliminate ride refusals, and it is distinguished from "Tada," which can be operated with just a driver's license, by requiring a taxi driver qualification certificate.

The Sejong-type platform taxi can be used through the smartphone "Macaron Taxi App." Also, for age groups less familiar with smartphones, taxis can be called through the existing phone call system.

The fare applies the current taxi base fare and distance fare system, but a separate call fee of 1,000 KRW is charged for immediate calls and 2,000 KRW for reservation calls. An additional 1,000 KRW fee is added when using an infant car seat.

The city plans to first involve all local corporate taxis in the pilot service and, after three months of pilot operation, fully introduce the Sejong-type platform taxi including individual taxi applicants starting June 1.

Mayor Lee Chun-hee of Sejong said, "With the introduction of the local platform taxi, we will provide better transportation services to citizens and improve the convenience of taxi use," adding, "The city will also actively consult with related departments regarding increasing the number of taxis in the region."

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