Paldal-gu 'Happy Call Taxi' for People with Mobility Challenges

On the 18th, Mr. O, who has a grade 3 brain disorder disability, visited the Haengnung-dong Community Service Center in Paldal-gu to apply for the Happy Call Taxi service, which he uses for hospital treatment.

To use the 'Happy Call Taxi', applicants must submit an application to either the dong community service center or the Suwon City Facilities Management Corporation, undergo an examination, and register as an eligible user before use becomes available.

Eligible users are Suwon citizens with a disability grade of 3 or higher who have difficulty using public transportation such as buses and subways; pregnant women; and elderly people aged 65 or older who have submitted a medical certificate confirming difficulty in using public transportation.

The fare is affordable, with a base fare of 1,000 won, which is lower than regular taxi fares. For distances exceeding the base fare, users pay 40% of the regular taxi fare, making it an economical option for comfortable travel.

Mr. O, now eligible to use the Happy Call Taxi, said, "I am relieved that I won't have to face difficulties using public transportation when going to hospital appointments in the future, and I can use it at such an affordable rate."