Taking Pets in Taxis... Launch of 'Macaron Pet Taxi'

[Asia Economy Reporter Buaeri] KST Mobility announced on the 16th that it will launch the 'Macaron Pet Taxi' for pet owners.

KST Mobility, the operator of Macaron Taxi, introduced three services on the same day: the Macaron Pet Taxi, the 'Hospital Companion Service' for the elderly and infirm, and the 'Taxi Embracing Bicycles' for bicycle users.

The 'Macaron Pet Taxi' allows pets and their owners to ride conveniently without a cage. Inside the taxi, convenience items for pet boarding such as pet seats, dedicated seat belts, and waste pads are provided. Dedicated music to help calm pets is also prepared.

The Macaron Pet Taxi service will start first in Seoul. Reservations can be made at least 2 hours in advance through the Macaron Taxi application (app). The service fee is 9,900 KRW (reservation fee), and transportation fees are charged separately. Pets and their owners must ride together, and up to two pets can be transported (one pet uses the pet seat, and the other is held by the owner).

The Hospital Companion Service is a transportation service for vulnerable passengers who need accompaniment to hospitals, such as elderly parents, children, and pregnant women. Macaron Taxi drivers (shoppers) who have received professional training assist with safe transportation and boarding and alighting at the hospital, and professional managers accompany and support the medical appointment inside the hospital. The accompanying manager can meet the user at the desired location and time, such as the departure point or the hospital to be visited.

The fee for the Hospital Companion Service is 10,000 KRW for transportation only, and 44,000 KRW (2 hours), 66,000 KRW (3 hours), and 88,000 KRW (4 hours) for the accompanying manager service. Transportation fees are charged separately.

KST Mobility has started the 'Taxi Embracing Bicycles' service first in Seoul. This taxi can carry up to three bicycles (each under 15kg), and the usage fee is 3,000 KRW per bicycle, with transportation fees charged separately. Reservations must be made at least 2 hours in advance through the Macaron Taxi app.

Choi Inchan, Co-CEO of KST Mobility’s Business Division, said, "The three new mobility services launched this time reflect the changing lifestyles in Korean society, where households with pets, single-person households, and bicycle users are increasing." He added, "We will continue to develop various franchise taxi service products to satisfy users' diverse mobility needs."

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