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‘Duribal’ Accessible Taxi Service Ranked No. 1 in Lottery Fund Performance Evaluation for Local Governments for Four Consecutive Years

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The Busan Metropolitan City Government (Mayor Park Heong-joon) announced that its “Duribal Accessible Taxi” project ranked No. 1 in the Ministry of Economy and Finance Lottery Commission’s 2024 Performance Evaluation of Local Government Lottery-Funded Projects, marking the fourth consecutive year the project has topped the national rankings.

• ●Out of 39 local government lottery-funded projects, the average score was 82.7 points, while Busan’s Duribal project received the highest score of 88.71.

• ●This marks the fourth straight year since 2022 that Busan’s accessible taxi initiative has secured the No. 1 ranking.

This accomplishment reflects the outstanding operation and impact of the Duribal program, especially in areas such as service usage per passenger, user satisfaction, and the enhancement of social engagement for transportation-disadvantaged individuals.

• ●Last year’s operational achievements included: the introduction of an automated dispatch system, expanded use of multi-passenger Duribal taxis, increased fare subsidies for pregnant women, improved vehicle design, and the launch of a short-term senior driver program—all evaluated more favorably compared to other municipalities.

As a result of the top ranking, Busan will receive additional incentives, and the city's lottery fund allocation next year is expected to exceed the KRW 12.2 billion received in 2025. The funds will be used for various transportation welfare programs that enhance mobility for Busan citizens.

• ●Lottery fund allocations vary based on performance evaluation results.

• ●Lottery revenue is distributed in accordance with the Lottery and Lottery Fund Act, Article 23, to 10 legally designated institutions. The funds support legally mandated allocations and public interest projects such as housing stability for low-income individuals and welfare initiatives for marginalized groups including persons with disabilities.

<Overview of the Lottery Fund Projects>

• ●Allocation Ratio: 35% to legally designated entities, 65% to public interest projects

• ●Project Groups: 10 legally mandated entities (KRW 1.01 trillion), 39 public interest projects (KRW 2.1 trillion)

• ●Local Government Projects: 39 lottery-funded initiatives (KRW 190.6 billion for 2025)

• ●Evaluation Criteria: 12 indicators assessing efficiency, outcomes, and social value (e.g., execution, results, feedback)

Furthermore, since April, Busan has integrated its previously separate systems—750 disability taxis and 2,100 pregnancy taxis—into a unified dispatch platform for all 2,850 vehicles under the accessible taxi program.

• ●This integration has significantly improved dispatch success rates:
  ▲ Disability taxis: from 79% → 91%
  ▲ Pregnancy taxis: from 40% → 86%, more than doubling performance

Mayor Park Heong-joon stated,
“Our city is building a universally accessible transportation environment where anyone can conveniently and safely use services, anytime and anywhere. We will continue closely examining citizens’ everyday needs to advance mobility support for vulnerable populations and expand initiatives for socially disadvantaged groups.”