"Citizens' Safe Commute Guardians...Welfare Support Must Follow"

Candidate Kim Yong-nam visited the Call Taxi Traffic Training Center located in Jowon-dong, Jangan-gu on the afternoon of the 28th, one day before the official campaign launch, attending a 'Gyeonggi Call Taxi Drivers' Meeting' and listening to the difficulties faced by taxi drivers.

In his opening remarks, Candidate Kim said, "You work hard as guardians of citizens' safe commute home," and added, "I offer words of encouragement and gratitude to those who deal with intoxicated passengers and drive through night roads for the safe commute of our citizens."

He further stated, "Issues regarding taxi drivers' welfare and ensuring the public interest for taxis to establish their place as public transportation are prerequisite tasks for Suwon's transportation problems," and promised comprehensive solutions.

On behalf of approximately 130 drivers attending the Gyeonggi Call Taxi Drivers' Meeting, Drivers Association President Choi Sung-guk requested of Candidate Kim to "examine realistic adjustments to Suwon's taxi fare system and flexible management of the number of operating taxi vehicles."

In response, Candidate Kim introduced the brand call incentive system currently operated in Seoul and promised, "I will work to support late-night operating taxis with 2,000 won per call in public funds so that drivers and call companies can each receive 1,000 won in support."

Additionally, Candidate Kim stated that after the April general election concludes, he will also obtain a taxi license and personally experience the difficulties faced by taxi drivers.