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Would Taxi Paging Application Solve Industry Deadlock?

Would Taxi Paging Application Solve Industry Deadlock?

SEOUL, Jan. 15 (Korea Bizwire) — The taxi industry, which is opposing the introduction of ride-sharing ventures, is trying to innovate by introducing new services such as a taxi paging application and premium taxis. This month, the ‘T-One’ taxi app will launch, which will compete against similar apps from Kakao Corp. and SK Telecom Co. [...]

Chauffeurs Join Taxi Drivers to Oppose Kakao’s Carpooling Service

Chauffeurs Join Taxi Drivers to Oppose Kakao’s Carpooling Service

SEOUL, Dec. 21 (Korea Bizwire) — Chauffeur service drivers in South Korea are raising their voices against Kakao Corp.’s new carpooling service. The National Chauffeurs Labor Union and the National Chauffeurs Cooperative held a press conference in Seoul on Thursday, condemning Kakao for “threatening the lives of chauffeurs and taxi drivers,” and the South Korean [...]

Taxi Drivers Stage Massive Rally Against Kakao Carpool Service

Taxi Drivers Stage Massive Rally Against Kakao Carpool Service

SEOUL, Dec. 20 (Korea Bizwire) — Hundreds of thousands of taxi drivers gathered in Seoul on Thursday for a massive protest against commercial carpool services by Kakao Corp., calling for a state ban on “the illegal services.” There have been severe conflicts over Kakao T Carpool, a ride-sharing service by South Korea’s top mobile messaging [...]

S. Korea at Crossroads over Shared Mobility

S. Korea at Crossroads over Shared Mobility

SEOUL, Dec. 14 (Korea Bizwire) — Kim Kil-jun, a taxi driver for 22 years, thought his taxi-hailing app was like a business partner, something that helped him get more fares, but now he feels like the platform has turned on him and become a powerful competitor in South Korea’s growing mobility market. The app’s operator, [...]

Carpool App Poolus to Share 10 pct of Profits with Users

Carpool App Poolus to Share 10 pct of Profits with Users

SEOUL, Nov. 27 (Korea Bizwire) — Poolus, a new carpool startup, has announced a plan to share its profits with its customers. According to the plan, Poolus will distribute “pool points” to users of its service, which can either be cashed in or exchanged for shares in the company. In addition, AI technology will be [...]

Move to Ban All Carpool Activities Spurs Controversy

Move to Ban All Carpool Activities Spurs Controversy

SEOUL, Nov. 23 (Korea Bizwire) — A bill banning all carpool activities currently allowed during commuting hours was submitted to the Land, Infrastructure and Transport Committee at the National Assembly on Thursday, a move that could deepen the divide between IT companies and the taxi industry over the carpooling issue. The bill specifically seeks the [...]