[Photo] Taxi Fare to Increase to 4,800 Won Next Year

Next year, the base fare for taxis in Seoul is expected to increase by 1,000 won (14.1%) from the current 3,800 won to 4,800 won. The base distance will also be shortened from the existing 2 km to 1.6 km, and the fixed late-night surcharge rate of 20% will be expanded up to 40%. The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced that it has prepared a "fare plan to resolve late-night taxi shortages" with these details and submitted it to the Seoul Metropolitan Council for feedback. On the 2nd, taxis were waiting for passengers at the taxi stand in front of Seoul Station. / Reporter Mun Honam munonam@

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