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South Korea Taxi

There is an extensive taxi system in South Korea, especially in some major cities such as Seoul and Busan. In Seoul only, there are more than 2 thousand corporate taxis and 4 thousand ordinary taxis are in service, and in whole of the country there are more than 8 or 9 thousand taxis are in operation. South Korean taxis are installed meters and its fares start at 1,500 or 1,900 South Korean won. The South Korean taxi’s fare is considered much cheaper than in major cities in Europe and North America.

South Korea has three types of taxis in service such as an “ordinary” taxi, a “model” taxi, which is colored black and is bigger and much more expensive and a “taxi for the handicapped” which is a yellow painted van. In fact, all Korean taxicabs are Korean car models. In 1970s – 1980s, most cars in taxi service are three Hyundai models such as Hyundai Pony, Hyundai Presto and Hyundai Stellar. But today, Hyundai Sonata and Kia Magentis are the most popular cars in South Korean taxi operation.

Drivers who need to obtain South Korean driving License must prove their qualifications and abilities before receiving one. An applicant must submit his request to The Authority of Public Transportation and undergo a test of Land traffic knowledge, physical tests and driving tests on the road.