Goesan Tourist Taxi 'The Red' Offers Affordable 4-Hour Trips for 18,000 Won

Goesan County in South Korea is making tourism more accessible with its new 'The Red' tourist taxi service. Launched in January, the service aims to provide affordable transportation options for visitors exploring the region's attractions.

The 'The Red' taxis, named after Goesan's signature 'red flavor' festivals like the Kimchi and Pepper festivals, feature drivers in red shirts and red stickers on their vehicles. The county has assigned five taxis to operate on 4, 6, and 8-hour courses.

While the standard rate is 20,000 won per hour, the county subsidizes 40% of the fare. Additionally, passengers receive discount coupons for local food stores, significantly reducing the final cost. A 4-hour trip for a family of 3-4, for example, can cost as little as 18,000 won after applying the 30,000-won discount coupon.

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Through the 'The Red' tourist taxi, visitors will be able to enjoy Goesan's various charms.

Bookings can be made through various apps and websites, including T-Money GO, KorailTalk, and Royku. The service operates from two main points: Goesan Terminal and Yeonpung Station. The county has proposed themed routes, such as a 'Healing Trekking Course' that includes scenic spots like Suok Falls and Sanmakyi Old Road, and a 'Goesan Loop Tour' covering historical and cultural sites.

This new service builds on Goesan's commitment to improving tourism accessibility, following the introduction of free rural bus services in January. The free bus service saw a 31% increase in ridership in the first quarter compared to the previous year. A county official stated that 'The Red' aims to showcase Goesan's diverse charms and will undergo further refinement based on trial operations.

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We will prepare and supplement ways to enjoy Goesan more easily and comfortably through trial operation.