SEOUL, Oct 19 (Bernama-Yonhap) -- The number of complaints submitted by foreigners on alleged taxi fare overcharges in Seoul over the past five years came to more than 6,000, but corrective measures have been taken on only about three per cent of them, Yonhap News Agency reported, citing a lawmaker on Sunday.
World : South Korea: Reports Of Taxi Overcharging foreigners Top 6,000 In 5 Years
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Over 6,000 foreigner complaints about taxi overcharging in Seoul in 5 years, with only 3% addressed.
- 6,481 complaints reported between 2021 and 2024, with 204 cases addressed.
- Only 28 cases led to license suspension, others received warnings or no action.
- Compensation policy exists but has never been paid out due to low awareness and complex process.
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