[Photo] Taxi Fare to Increase by 1,000 Won Next Year to 4,800 Won

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 next year. 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 a maximum of 40%. The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced that it has prepared a "Fare Plan to Alleviate Late-Night Taxi Shortages" including 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 Moon Honam munonam@

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