Yeongju City Resumes 'Bantting Tourist Taxi'... A Special Trip at Half Price

10% Additional Discount During Off-Peak Season
Even More Value-Packed Travel Experience

Yeongju City in North Gyeongsang Province will resume operations of the 'Yeongju Bantting Tourist Taxi' service starting February 1, 2025.

The Yeongju Bantting Tourist Taxi is a customized tourism service that has been operated since 2020 to enhance transportation convenience for out-of-town visitors using public transportation to visit Yeongju. This travel guide-style taxi offers not only introductions to tourist attractions and recommendations for local restaurants, but also photography services. By providing tailored services based on each tourist's individual itinerary, it has received positive feedback from users.

In line with the name 'Bantting' (meaning 'half'), the city subsidizes half of the tourist taxi fare for non-residents, allowing guests to enjoy reasonable rates: 45,000 won for a 4-hour course, 60,000 won for a 6-hour course, and 70,000 won for a 7-hour course.

Notably, starting this year, an additional 10% discount will be offered during the off-peak tourism months of February, July, August, and December, making travel even more affordable.

The Bantting Tourist Taxi operates on a reservation basis and can be booked through the Yeongju City Culture and Tourism website, the Roiku app, or Korail Talk.

A city official stated, "We plan to offer special Yeongju-only souvenirs to customers who leave travel reviews or participate in satisfaction surveys after using the Yeongju Bantting Tourist Taxi, with winners selected by lottery. We are preparing a variety of events to ensure a satisfying tourist taxi experience, and we encourage your interest and participation."

Yeongju City Tourist Taxi.

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