Gwangju City Council in Gyeonggi Holds Meeting to Discuss Improvements to Taxi Stands

The Gwangju City Council in Gyeonggi Province held a meeting on the 20th to discuss improvements to taxi stands in the area. The meeting was attended by council members Park Sangyoung, Lee Eunchae, Hwang Soje, Oh Hyunju, Choi Seoyun, and Noh Youngjun, as well as representatives from the individual taxi association and the transportation facilities department.

Gwangju City Council held a meeting on the 20th to discuss improvements to taxi stands in the area. Photo by Gyeonggi Gwangju City Council

Currently, there are a total of 23 taxi stands installed in Gwangju City. However, there have been ongoing concerns that the number of taxi stands is insufficient compared to demand, causing inconvenience for both taxi drivers and passengers. As a result, various opinions were presented regarding the addition of more taxi stands and solutions to issues experienced on-site.

In particular, it was pointed out that the taxi stands near Gyeonggi Gwangju Station and Gonjiam Station have inconveniently located safety zones and taxi bays, causing discomfort for both passengers and drivers. Additionally, the need to install a taxi stand in front of Chamjoeun Hospital, which has been the subject of complaints for several years, was once again emphasized.

For the area near the old city hall, it was discussed that the ongoing urban development project has resulted in a narrow taxi stand, significantly increasing the risk of accidents.

Other on-site issues were also raised, including the aging of the taxi stand near the small park at Seongwon Apartment in Taejeon-dong and demands for restroom installation.

In response, the city stated, "There are difficulties in meeting installation standards for safety zones and bays," but added, "Above all, safety is our top priority, so we will actively consult with relevant agencies such as the police and the Korea Expressway Corporation."

The city also expressed its intention to make another attempt to negotiate with residents in areas where opposition has delayed the installation of taxi stands.

The individual taxi association also stated, "If there are additional locations needed in the future, we will actively propose them."

The council members who attended the meeting unanimously voiced the need to expand taxi stands for the safety and convenience of residents, and concluded the meeting by expressing their commitment to work closely with relevant departments to develop improvement measures.

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