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Myeongdong to Hongdae for $32? Undercover journalists expose taxi scam.

A taxi driver in Seoul overcharged a Japanese passenger, according to TBS New Dig, prompting outrage and calls for stricter regulations against fare gouging.

2025-09-08

Korea falls behind in global autonomous taxi market, report finds

Korea is falling behind in the global autonomous taxi market as regulators continue to shield the traditional taxi industry rather than foster innovation, the Bank of Korea (BOK) said Tuesday.

2025-09-03

2 killed, 7 injured in 3 vehicle collision in downtown Cheonan

Two people were killed and seven others injured after three vehicles collided in downtown Cheonan, South Chungcheong, on Sunday evening. The crash occurred at 6:53 p.m. Sunday at the intersection of Huimang-ro in Buldang-dong, Seobuk District.

2025-09-01

Kakao Mobility, Uber Korea rev up competition with taxi subscription service

Kakao Mobility and Uber Taxi Korea are launching rival subscription plans, with both companies offering discount programs in what they claim is a bid to enhance customer satisfaction.

2025-08-27

Hong Kong proposes regulations for Uber, other ride-hailing services

The Hong Kong government on Tuesday unveiled proposals to regulate online ride-hailing services provided by tech companies like Uber, requiring platforms, cars and drivers to be licensed before hitting the road.

2025-07-15

Dubai aims to beat the traffic with 2026 Joby air taxi liftoff

Jobs Aviation tested its electric air taxi in Dubai, aiming to alleviate ground traffic. Commercial operations are planned to start in 2026, pending infrastructure development.

2025-07-01

Seoul to roll out Kia's purpose-built vehicle as taxi this year

Kia's PV5 vehicle will launch as a universal design taxi in Seoul by the end of this year, targeting passengers including wheelchair users and families, with plans for broader rollout.

2025-06-26

Man apprehended after allegedly killing taxi driver and stealing cab

A man in his 20s was apprehended by police after allegedly killing a taxi driver and striking two pedestrians while fleeing the scene in the driver's cab.

2025-06-26

Actor Jeong Ga-eun takes taxi driver gig to weather financial hardship

Actor Jeong Ga-eun, 47, shares her journey becoming a taxi driver after divorce, highlighting challenges faced in securing employment.

2025-06-17

Self-driving taxi service to expand in Gangnam

Seoul announced that the late-night self-driving taxi service piloted in Gangnam District, southern Seoul, since September 2023 will expand to more parts of the district, having completed 4,200 trips without a single accident.

2025-06-15