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Color Guidance Lanes (Joo-haeng-yu-do-seon ): What are those bright pink and green lines on the road?

In the past, Koreean highways and city intersections were incredibly confusing. When approaching a largejuction (a place where multiple roads meet) , drivers had to quickly read multiple overhead signs. This confusion caused drivers to change lanes at the last minute, leading to severe traffic accidents.    In March 2011, a tragic and fatal traffic accident occurred at the Ansan Juction on the West Coast Expressway. A paassenger car and a cargo truck crashed simply because they were confused about which lane to take. In fact, this area always used to be a frequent car accident spot, with 20~30 traffic accidents occuring every year.  So Mr. Yoon Seok-deok, an employess of the Korea Expressway Corporation wanted to do something about this problem. One day, he went home and watched his children drawing pictures on the floor with colorful paint and crayons.  Watching them , a brilliant idea flashed in his mind: what if we colar the roads just like my children's drawings,...

Korea transportation system.

🚖 Taxi Fares and Surcharges

Seoul

  • Base Fare: ₩4,800 for the first 1.6 km.

  • Distance Fare: ₩100 per 131 meters.

  • Time Fare: ₩100 per 30 seconds when moving below 15.72 km/h.

  • Night Surcharge:

    • 10:00 PM – 11:00 PM & 2:00 AM – 4:00 AM: 20% increase.

    • 11:00 PM – 2:00 AM: 40% increase.

  • Out-of-City Surcharge: 20% for trips beyond city limits.

  • Maximum Combined Surcharge: Up to 60% when multiple surcharges apply.

Busan

  • Base Fare: ₩4,800 for the first 2 km.

  • Distance Fare: ₩100 per 132 meters.

  • Time Fare: ₩100 per 33 seconds.

  • Night Surcharge:

    • 11:00 PM – 12:00 AM & 2:00 AM – 4:00 AM: 20% increase.

    • 12:00 AM – 2:00 AM: 30% increase.

  • Out-of-City Surcharge: 30% for trips beyond city limits.

  • Maximum Combined Surcharge: Up to 40% when multiple surcharges apply.

Note: Night surcharges are implemented to compensate drivers for working during less desirable hours and to ensure availability during peak night times.

🚇 Subway Fares and Transfer Policies

Seoul (Metropolitan Area)

  • Base Fare: ₩1,400 for the first 10 km.

  • Additional Fare:

    • ₩100 per 5 km between 10 km and 50 km.

    • ₩100 per 8 km beyond 50 km.

  • Discounts:

    • Children (6–12 years): 50% off.

    • Teenagers (13–18 years): 20% off.

    • Early Bird (before 6:30 AM): 20% off.

  • Transfer Policy:

    • Up to 4 free transfers between subway and bus within 30 minutes.

    • Transfers must be made within the time limit to qualify for discounts.

Busan

  • Base Fare: ₩1,400 for the first 10 km.

  • Additional Fare:

    • ₩100 per 5 km between 10 km and 50 km.

    • ₩100 per 8 km beyond 50 km.

  • Discounts:

    • Children (6–12 years): 50% off.

    • Teenagers (13–18 years): 20% off.

  • Transfer Policy:

    • Up to 2 free transfers between subway and bus within 30 minutes.

    • Transfers must be made within the time limit to qualify for discounts.

Note: These integrated fare systems encourage the use of public transportation by making it more affordable and convenient, reducing traffic congestion and environmental impact.

🚌 Bus Fares and Transfer Policies

Seoul

  • Base Fare:

    • Standard Bus: ₩1,400.

    • Express Bus: ₩2,400.

  • Discounts:

    • Children (6–12 years): 50% off.

    • Teenagers (13–18 years): 20% off.

  • Transfer Policy:

    • Up to 4 free transfers between bus and subway within 30 minutes.

Busan

  • Base Fare:

    • Standard Bus: ₩1,400.

    • Express Bus: ₩2,100.

  • Discounts:

    • Children (6–12 years): 50% off.

    • Teenagers (13–18 years): 20% off.

  • Transfer Policy:

    • Up to 2 free transfers between bus and subway within 30 minutes.

Note: The transfer policies are designed to make commuting more cost-effective and to promote the use of public transportation over private vehicles.

💡 Tips for Travelers

  1. Use Transportation Cards: Purchase a T-money card in Seoul or a Hanaro card in Busan for seamless travel across buses and subways.

  2. Plan Ahead: Be mindful of night surcharge times when planning late-night travels.

  3. Keep Track of Transfers: Ensure transfers are made within the stipulated time to benefit from fare discounts.

  4. Stay Informed: Fare structures can change; always check the latest information before traveling.


🚖 택시 요금 및 할증

서울

  • 기본요금: 1.6km까지 4,800원

  • 거리요금: 131m당 100원

  • 시간요금: 15.72km/h 미만 시 30초당 100원

  • 심야할증:

    • 22:00-23:00 및 02:00-04:00: 20%

    • 23:00~02:00: 40%

  • 시계외할증: 20%

  • 최대 중복할증: 60%

부산

  • 기본요금: 2km까지 4,800원

  • 거리요금: 132m당 100원

  • 시간요금: 33초당 100원

  • 심야할증:

    • 23:0024:00 및 02:0004:00: 20%

    • 00:00~02:00: 30%

  • 시계외할증: 30%

  • 최대 중복할증: 40%

참고: 심야할증은 운전자에게 추가 보상을 제공하고, 야간 시간대에도 택시 이용이 가능하도록 하기 위해 시행됩니다.

🚇 지하철 요금 및 환승 정책

서울 (수도권)

  • 기본요금: 10km까지 1,400원

  • 추가요금:

    • 10~50km: 5km마다 100원

    • 50km 초과: 8km마다 100원

  • 할인:

    • 어린이(6~12세): 50% 할인

    • 청소년(13~18세): 20% 할인

    • 조조할인(06:30 이전): 20% 할인

  • 환승 정책:

    • 버스와 지하철 간 최대 4회 무료 환승

    • 환승은 30분 이내에 이루어져야 할인 적용

부산

  • 기본요금: 10km까지 1,400원

  • 추가요금:

    • 10~50km: 5km마다 100원

    • 50km 초과: 8km마다 100원

  • 할인:

    • 어린이(6~12세): 50% 할인

    • 청소년(13~18세): 20% 할인

  • 환승 정책:

    • 버스와 지하철 간 최대 2회 무료 환승

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