Jangseong-gun 'Transportation Voucher Taxi for the Mobility Disadvantaged' Receives Positive Response from Residents

Jangseong-gun, Jeollanam-do, has been operating the ‘Voucher Taxi for Transportation Vulnerable’ since last year, receiving great responses from residents with mobility difficulties, including people with disabilities.

According to the county on the 14th, the ‘Voucher Taxi for Transportation Vulnerable’ is a project that provides mobility convenience for transportation vulnerable people who do not use wheelchairs, such as people with disabilities.

Jangseong County Governor Kim Han-jong is exchanging kind words with taxi workers.
[Photo by Jangseong County]

It usually operates like a regular taxi, but when a dispatch request is received, it switches to a ‘Voucher Taxi.’

It operates only within the Jangseong area, and the fare is much cheaper than a regular taxi. The basic fare is 500 won for 2 km, and 100 won per km up to a total limit of 1,000 won. Individuals can use it up to 30 times per month.

Transportation vulnerable people who use wheelchairs or want to travel outside Jangseong must use special transportation equipped with wheelchair boarding equipment.

Last year, the total usage of Jangseong-gun’s ‘Voucher Taxi for Transportation Vulnerable’ reached 6,722 cases. Active use has led to increased mobility convenience for transportation vulnerable people.

The county analyzed that positive effects were brought about, such as an average reduction of 5 minutes in vehicle waiting time for transportation vulnerable people compared to 2022.

A local resident, Mr. Lee, praised, “It is convenient in many ways as the fare is the same as the existing transportation vehicle for the disabled, and the dispatch reservation is smooth.”

Taxi use can be applied for after phone registration at the Jeonnam Metropolitan Mobility Support Center. Dispatch reservations are made via phone or mobile app.

County Governor Kim Han-jong said, “Since this is a project essential for residents who need transportation means, we will operate it more solidly,” and added, “We plan to continue efforts to expand transportation welfare.”

Jangseong=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Jo Han-gyu baekok@asiae.co.kr

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