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Seoul to Sanction ‘Unfriendly’ Taxi Drivers After Complaints Continue

Seoul to Sanction ‘Unfriendly’ Taxi Drivers After Complaints Continue

SEOUL, Aug. 14 (Korea Bizwire) — Seoul taxi drivers still have an attitude issue, according to the sheer number of complaints filed with the Seoul Metropolitan Government so far this year. Data released by the city government on Sunday revealed that 9,115 complaints related to taxi drivers had been filed between January and June, with unfriendly [...]

Police Crack Down Hard on Taxies Ripping Off Tourists

Police Crack Down Hard on Taxies Ripping Off Tourists

SEOUL, Sept. 24 (Korea Bizwire) -Taxies and call-vans that rip off foreign tourists or issue fake receipts are increasingly being caught. After police cracked down on the illegal acts of taxies and call-vans, 139 cases were reported and 19 drivers were arrested and face criminal charges. The others will face administrative penalties from local governments. [...]

Seoul to Mark Taxis with Service Certificates to Bring Back Competitiveness

Seoul to Mark Taxis with Service Certificates to Bring Back Competitiveness

SEOUL, Feb. 13 (Korea Bizwire) — Seoul city is set to introduce a service quality certification system and an app reservation system for Seoul taxis. According to the city government’s plan announced on February 12, the city government will assess service quality for 255 taxi companies operating in Seoul, and classify the companies into three grades: AAA, [...]