Number of registered private taxis South Korea 2023, by type
As of August 2023, there were almost 160 thousand medium-sized private taxis registered in South Korea. Private taxis are driven and managed by an individual, essentially functioning as a single person business. Deluxe private taxis are private taxi drivers that generally drive a sedan and have a record of at least five years of taxi driving experience with no accidents. They command a higher fee and in some cases are available exclusively via reservation, but they provide a higher level of service in turn.