Nowon-gu Expands Operation of 'Ai Pyeonhan Taxi' Service

From the 25th, Expansion of Ai-Pyeonhan Taxi Operation, Additional Dispatches During Morning Hours with High Reservation Demand

Dispatches Start from 8:20 AM, Annual Usage Limit Increased from 10 to 12 Times

Twins and Infants Requiring Long-Term Medical Treatment Can Use Up to 20 Times Annually, Reflecting Residents' Opinions

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Nowon-gu (Mayor Oh Seung-rok) announced that it will expand the ‘Ai-Pyeonhan Taxi’ project starting this month.

Nowon Ai-Pyeonhan Taxi is a service that provides dedicated vehicles for pregnant women, infants under 24 months, and couples with infertility residing in Nowon-gu to visit hospitals, clinics, and childcare facilities within 8 km. Drivers affiliated with Nowon Senior Happiness Corporation, established with investment from the district, operate five dedicated vehicles to transport users to their destinations.

To welcome the new year, the district decided to expand the operating hours and usage frequency of Ai-Pyeonhan Taxi starting from the 25th. This aims to enhance user convenience and increase satisfaction with the service.

First, additional trips will be added during the morning hours when reservations are concentrated. Previously, dispatches started at 9 AM, but from this month, dispatches will begin at 8:20 AM, increasing the daily trips from 30 to 32.

Next, the annual usage limit per person, which was 10 times, will be expanded to 12 times to allow more frequent use. This change reflects the most frequently received requests for increased usage frequency gathered through user monitoring and resident suggestions.

Finally, for those who require additional support beyond the general cases, such as twins or infants needing long-term medical treatment, the service will support up to 20 taxi rides annually.

The expansion of Ai-Pyeonhan Taxi will begin on the 25th, after the Lunar New Year holiday. Currently, reservations for dispatch on the desired date can be made through the Ai-Pyeonhan Taxi reservation menu on the Nowon Senior Happiness Corporation website.

Meanwhile, since its launch in 2021, Nowon Ai-Pyeonhan Taxi has established itself as a representative childbirth and childcare support service in the district within two years. Last year, a total of 1,385 residents, including 323 pregnant women and 1,062 infants, used Ai-Pyeonhan Taxi, showing strong community support.

The district has conducted regular user satisfaction surveys to develop the project and improve user convenience. The survey results showed that 86.8% of users were satisfied with the service. In particular, high satisfaction was noted regarding the drivers’ friendliness, car seat installation, safety, and cleanliness.

Since the second half of last year, the service expanded its usage destinations to include childcare facilities in addition to medical institutions, resulting in an increase in utilization rate from 48% in the first half to 80% in the second half, compared to the daily operation of 30 trips.

Oh Seung-rok, Mayor of Nowon-gu, said, “It is important not to simply continue and replicate existing projects but to carefully listen to residents’ opinions and reflect them in the projects. We will continue to implement various support measures so that both children and parents can be happy, making Nowon a city where raising children is a joy.”

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