In January 2024, Seoul City will provide citizens with an unlimited public transportation discount card called the ‘Climate Companion Card.’ This card is an innovative card that allows unlimited use of the subway, bus, and Ttareungi for 65,000 won per month. It was introduced by imitating a successful case in Europe. The main goal of this card is to reduce the use of passenger cars by approximately 13,000 cars per year and achieve a greenhouse gas reduction of more than 32,000 tons by increasing the use of public transportation and reducing the use of passenger cars.
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Benefits of using the Climate Companion Card
Seoul Subway Lines 1 to 9 and some additional lines available
Unlimited use of Seoul city buses and village buses
Unlimited 1-hour ticket to Ttareungi
In the future, the operation will be expanded to include eco-friendly transportation methods such as the Hangang River Bus.
How to apply for a card
You can easily apply for a card online, and you can choose one of several check cards to receive benefits along with unlimited use of Ttareungi. Additionally, starting in 2024, you will be able to register this card through Samsung Pay and use public transportation.
Card usage range
This card can be used in the Seoul area and can be used on subway lines 1 to 9, some additional lines, Seoul city buses, and village buses. However, this card cannot be used on public transportation in other areas, the Shinbundang subway line, or buses in other areas such as Gyeonggi and Incheon.
Climate Companion Card Implementation Plan
The official implementation of the Climate Companion Card is expected in the second half of 2024, and Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon hopes to reduce greenhouse gases and gain public support through this policy. Additionally, if a company with 100 or more employees purchases this card and distributes it to its employees, it will receive benefits such as a reduction in traffic generation charges.
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conclusion
Seoul City’s ‘Climate Companion Card’ is an environmentally friendly policy that maximizes the benefits of using public transportation and reduces the use of passenger cars, and is scheduled to be implemented in 2024. It is expected to provide economic benefits to citizens and also contribute to environmental protection.