Hampyeong-gun Expands Operation of '100-Won Happy Taxi' to Enhance Resident Mobility Convenience

Starting Operation in July... 2 to 6 Uses Per Person Monthly

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] Hampyeong-gun’s ‘100 Won Happiness Taxi,’ which has greatly contributed to improving the mobility convenience of residents in transportation-disadvantaged areas, is receiving favorable reviews for leading resident benefit projects by expanding its service area from 59 villages to 74 villages.

According to the county on the 16th, the selection criteria for villages where the Happiness Taxi operates have been relaxed from a distance of 800m or more from the bus stop to the village hall to 600m or more.

Based on the relaxed criteria, the ‘Happiness Taxi’ service area will expand from the existing 47 ri and 59 villages to 60 ri and 74 villages starting in July.

The additional areas include 15 villages such as ▲ Haebomyeon (Junggwi, Sangmo, Juhyeon) ▲ Hampyeong-eup (Chilean, Jamyeong-dong) ▲ Wolya-myeon (Suncheon, Jujeon) ▲ Singwang-myeon (Naengcheon) ▲ Sonbul-myeon (Eojeon, Deoksan) ▲ Daedong-myeon (Yongmokgol) ▲ Nasan-myeon (Wonuchi, Hwajeong, Sinchon) ▲ Hakgyo-myeon (Jaesaengwon).

The service is available to socially vulnerable groups such as the elderly and those with mobility difficulties, who can use the Happiness Taxi 2 to 6 times per month at a cost of 100 won per ride.

A county official said, “Last year, the number of Happiness Taxi users was about 23,500, greatly contributing to improving the mobility convenience of residents in transportation-disadvantaged areas,” adding, “We will continue to strive to guarantee residents’ right to mobility.”

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