Jeonju Facilities Corporation to Operate 50 Voucher Taxis Starting in July

"Strengthening Mobility Rights for Transportation-Vulnerable Groups"

Jeonju Facilities Corporation will operate 50 'Voucher Taxis' starting July 1 to strengthen mobility rights for transportation-vulnerable groups.

According to the corporation on May 21, the Voucher Taxi system provides mobility support services for non-wheelchair transportation-vulnerable individuals using regular taxis. These taxis operate for the general public but switch to providing mobility support services for transportation-vulnerable groups when assigned a call.

Jeonju Facilities Corporation will operate 50 'Voucher Taxis' starting July 1 to strengthen mobility rights for transportation-vulnerable groups. Photo by Jeonju City

The fare is the same as the exclusive call taxi service for transportation-vulnerable individuals, 'Easy Call.' The base fare is 700 KRW for up to 2 km, with an additional 100 KRW per kilometer, and the maximum charge to users is capped at 2,000 KRW. The corporation subsidizes the difference between the actual taxi fare and the amount paid by the user.

The service area is limited to Jeonju, and both the departure and arrival points must be within the Jeonju region.

The corporation expects that the operation of Voucher Taxis will help distribute demand between wheelchair and non-wheelchair transportation-vulnerable groups, making dispatch more efficient. They hope that reduced call waiting times will significantly resolve many of the difficulties faced by transportation-vulnerable passengers.

The corporation plans to conduct preliminary training for Voucher Taxi operators to improve their understanding of transportation-vulnerable groups and to ensure familiarity with call equipment usage procedures.

In addition, the corporation currently operates a total of 97 Easy Call vehicles, including four 'Eoulrim Buses' (circulation buses for transportation-vulnerable groups), 63 special vehicles equipped with wheelchair lifts, and 30 dedicated rental taxis for non-wheelchair transportation-vulnerable individuals.

The corporation has steadily increased the number of Easy Call vehicles to enhance mobility rights for transportation-vulnerable groups. This year, they plan to add two more special vehicles and five more rental taxis, as well as replace ten old special vehicles and one Eoulrim Bus with new ones.

Chairman Lee Yeonsang stated, "We have continuously reduced dispatch times by increasing the number of vehicles, and we hope that the introduction of Voucher Taxis will greatly improve convenience for Easy Call users. We will continue to make various efforts to enhance mobility rights for transportation-vulnerable groups in the future."

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