Thousands of Seoul Taxi Drivers Rally Against Plans for Carpool Service; Traffic Disruptions Likely
Category: Transportation
Severity: 2 (Low)
Source: Drum Cussac
10/18/2018 (South Korea) - Tens of thousands of South Korean taxi drivers held a rally on Thursday, 18 October, in Seoul stating a carpooling service planned by the operator of the country's top chat app would threaten their livelihoods and jobs. On Tuesday, Kakao Mobility, a unit of chat app operator Kakao Corp, started recruiting drivers for its service, after having acquired domestic carpool startup Luxi from Hyundai Motor and other investors in February. Transport law bans the use of personal vehicles for commercial purposes but allows carpooling during commuting hours.
Members in Seoul are advised to avoid the vicinity of the rally in order to minimise the risk of exposure to incidental violence and opportunistic crime. Monitor local media to remain informed on the latest developments involving further protests.
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