Mujugun Launches '500-Won School Taxi' Service

85 Students Selected as Final Beneficiaries
For Students Unable to Use Route Buses

Muju County in North Jeolla Province began operating the "500 Won Commuter Taxi" service on the 27th.

According to the county on the 28th, this project was launched with a budget of around 200 million won, including provincial funds, to support middle and high school students in the area who cannot use public transportation after evening self-study sessions.

Exterior view of Muju County Office. Provided by Muju County

The county accepted applications from students attending local middle and high schools, including Muju High School, until the 21st. A total of 85 students were selected as final beneficiaries, limited to those whose one-way commute is at least 2 km and who cannot use route buses. The fare is 500 won per ride, and the service is operated by local individual and corporate taxi drivers.

Kim Kibum, head of the Transportation Team in the County's Industrial Economy Division, said, "We have organized routes by residential area, completed the lottery and assignment process, and started operations. We will prioritize the safety of students starting the new semester and do our best to educate the drivers."

Meanwhile, last year the county operated one commuter bus (chartered bus) and 35 commuter taxis through the "Rural Area Middle and High School Student Commuter Transportation Operation Project," with a total of 191 students using the service in the first and second semesters.

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