Seoul City to raise basic taxi fare to 3,000 won
Social affairsOct 2, 2013
Seoul City said Wednesday it will raise basic taxi fare by one-fourth to 3,000 won ($2.79) starting Oct. 12 and will take measures to improve drivers’ services and working conditions. After holding public hearings and reviews by the price policy committee, the city made a final decision out of three options, which differed in basic fares and surcharges for nighttime and inter-city operations. In addition to the hike, the city government decided to reintroduce the 25 percent surcharge for passeng