Changwon Special City Expands Voucher Taxi Service for Postpartum Mothers to 1 Year

Improving Mobility Convenience for Transportation-Disadvantaged Persons

Changwon Special City in Gyeongnam is taking steps to improve mobility convenience for pregnant women.

Starting from the 13th, Changwon Special City will expand the usage period of voucher taxis for pregnant women, a transportation-vulnerable group, from the current expected delivery date to up to one year after childbirth.

Changwon Special City in Gyeongnam is taking steps to improve mobility convenience for pregnant women.

Existing users can apply for an extension by submitting a resident registration certificate or birth certificate after childbirth, while new users can register at their local eup/myeon/dong administrative welfare center by submitting a maternity health record book or pregnancy certificate.

The voucher taxi service for transportation-vulnerable groups in Changwon targets non-wheelchair disabled persons, those aged 65 and older, and pregnant women. Since its launch in July last year, the usage rate and number of registered members have increased about fourfold, indicating a continuous rise in demand for voucher taxis and a significant contribution to enhancing mobility rights for transportation-vulnerable groups.

Currently, Changwon operates 143 voucher taxis and plans to increase the number to 250 this year. The fare is 1,500 KRW per ride, with the fare difference supported up to 200,000 KRW per person per month. Each person can use the service up to six times per day, and the taxis operate only within Changwon city limits.

Only non-wheelchair users registered as special transportation members residing in Changwon are eligible to use the service. Users can request voucher taxi dispatch through the Gyeongnam Special Transportation Call Center or the app (Gyeongnam Special Transportation) before using the service.

Hong Nampyo, Mayor of Changwon Special City, said, “To alleviate the inconvenience of public transportation for pregnant women, who are transportation-vulnerable, especially for hospital visits for newborns after childbirth, we are extending the voucher taxi usage period to one year after delivery. We will continue to strive to enhance convenient and safe mobility rights for transportation-vulnerable groups.”

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