Yangju City Confirms Addition of 41 Taxis... Expansion of Citizens' Mobility Rights Expected

Yangju City in Gyeonggi Province announced on September 15 that the number of taxis in the city has increased by 41, following the final confirmation and public announcement of the results of the '5th Taxi Quota System' research project after review by Gyeonggi Province.

Aerial view of Yangju City Hall. Provided by Yangju City

With this increase, the number of taxis in Yangju City has risen from 392 to 433.

The city has been working closely with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and Gyeonggi Province to resolve citizen inconvenience caused by the rapid population growth and increased transportation demand following the move-in to new towns. This increase in the number of taxis has achieved a long-awaited goal for local residents.

In particular, while most cities and counties in northern Gyeonggi Province were required to reduce their taxi numbers under this quota system, Yangju City's large-scale increase-aside from the two additional taxis in Paju City-has been recognized as a particularly meaningful achievement.

Yangju City expects that this increase will address the shortage of taxis during late-night hours, expand citizens' mobility rights, and revitalize the local economy. The city plans to secure the effectiveness of the increase by implementing supply measures that apply operating conditions citizens can truly feel.

A Yangju City official stated, "This taxi increase is the first achievement in about eight years since the addition of seven taxis in 2018," adding, "We will continue to do our utmost to expand transportation services that serve as the lifeline for citizens and to create a safe travel environment."

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