Mokpo City Opens 'Taxi Shelter' to Alleviate Drowsy Driving... Fulfillment of 7th Term Election Pledge

Operating at Bukhang Square Public Parking Lot, Equipped with Convenience Facilities for Taxi Drivers

Taxi Shelter Opening Ceremony Site. Photo by Mokpo City Provided

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Jeong Seunghyun] Mokpo City, Jeollanam-do, has established a rest area for taxi drivers within the Bukhang public parking lot.

On the 25th, the city held an opening ceremony for the 'Taxi Rest Area' at the Bukhang Plaza public parking lot, attended by Mokpo Mayor Kim Jongsik and taxi industry officials, and announced the start of full-scale operation.

The taxi rest area project, which will serve as a resting place for taxi drivers, was promoted as a campaign pledge during the 7th term of the civilian government. The taxi-related pledges of Mokpo City’s 7th term civilian government include ▲support for operating public 100-won taxis ▲support for rental taxis exclusively for transportation-vulnerable groups ▲integrated support for Mokpo brand-call taxis called ‘Mokpo Nangmancall’ ▲and the establishment of taxi rest areas. With the opening of the taxi rest area, all have been realized.

The taxi rest area, created within the Bukhang Plaza public parking lot with an area of 40㎡, is conveniently located with easy parking and many nearby restaurants, making it an advantageous location where taxi drivers can rest after lunch.

Additionally, to provide comfortable rest for taxi drivers, various convenience facilities such as heating and cooling systems, massage chairs, blood pressure monitors, and free Wi-Fi are equipped.

Mayor Kim Jongsik said, “We established the taxi rest area to provide a resting space for taxi drivers who are fatigued from long hours of driving. We hope it will contribute to safe driving and improved passenger service through rest and recharging.”

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