Seoul Taxi fares increased on October 12

On October 12, 2013 the Seoul taxi fares were increased. The fares increased 10% for the regular taxi and 4.3% for the deluxe taxi.

The Regular Taxi went up from 2400 won (@$2.40 usd) up to 3000 won (@$3.00 usd). There will be a 100 won charge for every 142 meters after the initial fare. There is also a 100 won per 35 seconds to idle.

The Deluxe/Van went up from 4,500 won (@$4.50 usd) up to 5000 won (@$5.00 usd). The 200 won per 164 meters remains the same. There is also a 200 won per 39 seconds of idle.

**The conversion to USD is only a rough estimate. The amount fluctuates based on the exchange rates.