Hamyang County Launches 100-Won Happiness Taxi to Boost Mobility for Underserved Residents

Happiness Taxi Service Begins on July 1
Resident Fare Reduced from 1,000 Won to 100 Won

Hamyang County in South Gyeongsang Province announced on June 30 that, starting July 1, it will significantly reduce the resident fare for the "Happiness Taxi" service from the current 1,000 won to 100 won.

This measure aims to guarantee the right to mobility for residents in areas underserved by public transportation and to substantially expand transportation welfare. Since April, the county has been working to amend the relevant ordinance, completing all necessary procedures, and will fully implement the new fare starting in July.

Aerial view of Hamyang County Office.

Currently, the Hamyang County Happiness Taxi operates in 45 villages across 11 towns and townships. With the ordinance revision, the financial burden on residents of these villages will be greatly reduced, and the county expects that mobility among residents in transportation-disadvantaged areas will become even more active.

County Governor Jin Byeongyeong stated, "We expect that lowering the resident fare for the Happiness Taxi will ease the transportation cost burden for residents in areas underserved by public transportation, increase their mobility, and inject new vitality into the local community," adding, "We will continue to do our utmost to create a transportation welfare environment that residents can truly experience."

Starting July 1, Hamyang County will implement a variety of transportation welfare policies, including the 100-won Happiness Taxi, free bus rides for seniors, teenagers, and children, and expanding the number of voucher taxi vehicles for transportation-vulnerable groups.

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