Middle and High School Students in Namhae-gun Take Taxis at Night for 100 Won

Holding 'Night Traffic Support Agreement Ceremony' to Help Students Return Home

Namhai-gun, Gyeongnam Province, is launching the full-scale operation of the "Nighttime 100-Won Taxi" service by holding a signing ceremony for the "2023 Nighttime Transportation Support Project for Middle and High School Students" in collaboration with local middle and high schools and taxi companies.

The "Nighttime Transportation Support Project for Middle and High School Students" is a specialized project unique to Namhae-gun, reflecting the characteristics of rural fishing and farming areas with insufficient public transportation infrastructure. Middle and high school students returning home after nighttime self-study can safely use taxis by paying only 100 won, regardless of distance.

Agreement Ceremony for Nighttime Transportation Support Project for Middle and High School Students in Namhae-gun, Gyeongnam.

This year's project began on March 1 and includes three local middle schools (Kkotnae Middle School, Sangju Middle School, Changseon Middle School) and four high schools (Namhae Information Industry High School, Namhae Jeil High School, Namhae High School, Changseon High School) that have applied.

Additionally, five local taxi transportation companies (Namyang Taxi, Namhae Call Taxi, Jeil Taxi, Cheonil Taxi, and the Individual Taxi Namhae-gun Branch) are participating.

Choi Seong-gi, principal of Changseon High School, who attended the signing ceremony, said, "Thanks to this project, the academic performance of Namhae-gun's youth has improved," adding, "Especially parents in rural areas such as Changseon High School and Sangju Middle School are very satisfied with the transportation arrangements."

Furthermore, Jeong Gi-jin, head of the Individual Taxi Namhae-gun Branch, stated, "This project is also greatly helping the struggling taxi industry."

County Governor Jang Chung-nam said, "Thanks to the active cooperation of local schools and transportation companies, we have resolved transportation inconveniences for students in rural villages, creating an environment where the youth, the future of Namhae-gun, can focus on their studies," and added, "I hope this project will continue to alleviate students' transportation difficulties and provide synergy by supporting the taxi industry during these challenging times."