Yangju City Launches Nation's First Pilot Program for 'Cheoeumtayo' Mobility Support Vehicles Exclusively for Infants and Toddlers

Yangju City in Gyeonggi Province will begin a pilot operation of the 'Cheoeumtayo' mobile support vehicle for guardians accompanied by infants and toddlers under 24 months of age in the eup and myeon areas, starting on October 20.

Yangju City, the Nation's First Mobile Support Vehicle Exclusively for Infants and Toddlers 'Cheoeumtayo' Pilot Operation. Photo by Yangju City

This initiative aims to guarantee mobility rights for households with infants and toddlers in transportation-disadvantaged areas, improve access to medical services such as vaccinations, and ease the burden of childcare. The program features a customized vehicle exclusively for infants and toddlers, the deployment of female drivers to share childcare know-how, and other differentiated approaches compared to existing voucher taxi services. Yangju City is the first local government in the country to implement this type of transportation welfare policy.

'Cheoeumtayo' is a mobility support service for vulnerable groups, available to guardians accompanied by infants and toddlers under 24 months of age, and can be used when visiting hospitals and health centers within the city.

The vehicle is equipped with a care kit that includes a rear-facing car seat for newborns, diapers, wet wipes, and a temperature-controlled seat, providing a safer and more convenient environment for users.

This project will be operated as a pilot program until December this year. After conducting a satisfaction survey and analyzing usage data, the city will consider expanding the target users and plans to convert it into a full-scale program starting in 2026.

An official from Yangju City stated, "Cheoeumtayo will serve as a model case of citizen-oriented administration linked to transportation welfare and population policy," adding, "We will continue to expand customized transportation services for each stage of life."

Meanwhile, those wishing to use the service can register through the Yangju Companion Call Customer Center.

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