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The Taxi Hailing App Era: Why the Elderly Face Longer Waits

The fact that the convenience of mobility platforms does not operate equally for all citizens is emerging as a problem of taxi accessibility for the elderly and a new mobility divide.

강지혜 선임기자Published 2026년 6월 5일Updated 2026년 6월 5일
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The Taxi Hailing App Era: Why the Elderly Face Longer Waits

The fact that the convenience of mobility platforms does not operate equally for all citizens is emerging as a problem of taxi accessibility for the elderly and a new mobility divide.

How Apps Changed the Taxi Ecosystem, Leaving the Elderly Behind Calling a taxi via a smartphone app has already become a part of everyday life in South Korea's cities.…

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