Base Taxi Fare in Gyeongnam Cities to Increase by 700 Won

From June 10, 4,000 Won; Military Areas After July

The base fare for medium-sized taxis in Gyeongnam will increase from 3,300 won to 4,000 won starting at 4 a.m. on June 10.

The late-night surcharge, which was previously from midnight to 4 a.m., will be extended by 2 hours from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. the next day, while the late-night surcharge rate remains unchanged at the current 20%.

Gyeongnam Province announced on the 31st that it had communicated to cities and counties to apply the base fare set by the Consumer Policy Committee on January 31 from that day onward.

According to the province, urban areas submitted fare change reports to the taxi association to implement the fare increase on the effective date and proceeded with the approval process.

Unlike urban areas, rural areas must decide the base fare with combined surcharges applied to the adjusted base fare by the province, and must also go through their own Price Countermeasure Committee, so the increase is expected to take place after July.

Gyeongnam Provincial Government Office.
Photo by Lee Seryeong

After the Consumer Policy Committee decided on a 15.1% increase based on an average trip distance of 4.1 km per ride, the province adjusted the timing of the increase to align with the government's policy of freezing public utility fees in the first half of the year.

Neighboring Daegu and Ulsan cities raised their fares starting in January, and Busan City plans to increase its base fare from 3,800 won to 4,800 won starting June 1. Accordingly, the province accepted the taxi industry's request and decided to apply the increased fare.

This taxi fare increase is the first in 4 years and 2 months since April 2019.

The province has taken follow-up measures to minimize inconvenience to residents due to the fare increase.

To reduce disputes between drivers and passengers, a "Taxi Fare Increase Notice" will be posted inside taxis for one month.

Until the adjusted fare is reflected in taxi meters, fares will be charged according to the "Taxi Fare Conversion Table" approved by cities and counties.

▲ Courtesy training to improve service following the fare increase ▲ Intensive crackdown on illegal acts such as unfair fare collection and refusal of rides ▲ Continuous operation of the "Taxi Complaint Center" for prompt response to illegal acts such as unfair fare collection and refusal of rides ▲ Posting of "Complaint Center Contact Information" inside taxis ▲ Regular inspections of KTX stations, terminals, and major taxi stands with high taxi demand.

Kim Young-sam, Director of the Transportation and Construction Bureau, said, "We will do our utmost to ensure residents do not feel inconvenienced by the taxi fare increase," and added, "We ask the taxi industry to do their best to improve service so that taxis can become a beloved means of transportation for residents."

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