Paju City Signs Win-Win Agreement to Revitalize Taxi Operations... "Enhancing Citizen Convenience"

Enhancing Convenience for Taxi Users
Joint Efforts to Strengthen the Competitiveness of the Taxi Industry

Paju City in Gyeonggi Province announced on December 4 that it had signed a "Business Agreement for the Revitalization of Taxi Operations in Paju City" with major local taxi transportation business organizations on December 3.

Kim Kyungil, Mayor of Paju City (second from left), is signing a "Business Agreement for the Revitalization of Taxi Operations in Paju City" with major local taxi transportation business organizations on the 3rd. Provided by Paju City

The signing ceremony was attended by Yoon Wooseok, Head of the Paju Branch of the Gyeonggi-do Private Taxi Transportation Business Association; Kim Jonghun, Representative of the Paju General Taxi Transportation Business Association; and Hong Youngpyo, Secretary General of the Paju General Taxi Labor Union Federation.

This agreement was promoted to reinforce the mutual commitment between the city and the taxi industry regarding measures to improve taxi operation rates and enhance convenience for citizens, which are currently being pursued by Paju City. It also aims to foster the sustainable development of the local taxi industry.

As of December 2025, a total of 826 taxis are operating in Paju City. However, due to the city's wide geographical area, there is a significant mismatch between supply and demand during peak periods, such as commuting hours, causing considerable inconvenience for taxi users. While increasing the total number of taxis could provide a fundamental solution, strict limitations imposed by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport's guidelines on taxi quotas make it difficult to secure additional taxis in the short term.

In response, Paju City and the taxi industry have reaffirmed their shared goal of prioritizing the improvement of the taxi operation rate-which serves as a key indicator for determining taxi quotas-as their top task for revitalizing taxi operations. Through this, they aim to expand taxi supply, boost taxi operations, and enhance convenience for citizens.

Under the agreement, Paju City will establish policies for the development of the taxi industry and actively support the taxi sector both administratively and financially. The industry and taxi drivers, in turn, have pledged to cooperate with the city's policies and strive to provide high-quality taxi services that citizens can use more conveniently.

Kim Kyungil, Mayor of Paju City, stated, "Taxis are an important form of public transportation that ensures safe and convenient mobility close to citizens' daily lives," adding, "I hope this agreement will serve as a meaningful turning point not only in resolving taxi shortages and improving service quality, but also in enhancing the treatment of taxi drivers."

Paju City plans to continue making multifaceted efforts to enhance the effectiveness of taxi operation revitalization policies and improve taxi services for citizens through ongoing communication and cooperation with the organizations involved in the agreement.

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