Osan City Opens Transportation Support Center for Mobility-Challenged Residents

Osan City announced on the 14th that it has opened the Transportation Support Center for Mobility-Challenged Residents and will begin full operations starting next month.

The city held an opening ceremony for the Transportation Support Center at Osan General Stadium on that day and will conduct a two-week pilot run before launching full service from next month.

The Transportation Support Center operates three specialized vehicles equipped with wheelchair boarding facilities (disabled persons' call taxis) from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekdays and from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on holidays.

People with disabilities classified as Grade 1, 2, or 3, those aged 65 and older who find it inconvenient to use public transportation, those temporarily using wheelchairs, as well as their guardians and caregivers can use the service by making a phone reservation at the Transportation Support Center (031-378-7816).

The service operates throughout the city and extends to areas outside the city for hospital visits. The fare is 1,200 won within the city without exception, and outside the city, 600 won is added for every 1.09 kilometers beyond the base fare.