Seocho-gu, Special Crackdown on Illegal Taxi Operations and Unauthorized Street Vendors During Lunar New Year Holidays

Crackdown on Illegal Late-Night Taxi Operations During Holiday Period

Intensive Crackdown on Illegal Activities Such as Taxi Ride Refusals During Night Hours Ahead of Lunar New Year Holiday

Crackdown on Illegal Street Vendors to Alleviate Traffic Inconvenience and Prevent Safety Accidents for Holiday Travelers

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Seocho-gu (Mayor Jeon Seong-su) will conduct special crackdowns on illegal taxi operations and illegal street vendors at locations with high foot traffic such as bus terminals during the Lunar New Year holiday period to ensure a comfortable and safe journey for residents returning home or traveling back.

The district has designated the period until the 24th as the 'Lunar New Year Holiday Special Traffic Measures Period' and will operate a special night patrol team from 8 PM to midnight on the 24th. The crackdown will focus on various types of illegal taxi operations including refusal to pick up short-distance passengers, selective passenger pick-up, long-term parking for passenger solicitation, soliciting passengers, illegal carpooling, and violations related to taxi markings. This special enforcement aims to resolve the taxi shortage experienced at the end of the year.

The main enforcement locations are four places expected to be crowded with holiday travelers: ▲Yangjae Station Transfer Stop ▲Seoul Express Bus Terminal Station ▲Central City Terminal ▲Nambu Terminal Station.

Taxi ride refusal is subject to a fine of 200,000 KRW under the Act on the Development of Taxi Transport Business, and a three-strike rule applies where taxi driving qualifications are revoked upon three violations. Additionally, the district will provide boarding guidance at designated taxi stands to assist citizens in conveniently accessing taxis.

Furthermore, the district will conduct intensive crackdowns on illegal street vendors around high foot traffic areas such as Gyeongbu and Honam Express Bus Terminals, Nambu Intercity Bus Terminal, and subway stations to alleviate traffic inconvenience for holiday travelers and prevent safety accidents. Unauthorized occupation of roads by stores and marts to display holiday products is also considered illegal, and administrative guidance and enforcement will be carried out to minimize inconvenience to citizens.

Mayor Jeon Seong-su stated, “We will do our best to ensure a comfortable and safe journey for residents during the Lunar New Year holiday without any inconvenience.”

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