Seung-il Jeon, Gwangju Seo-gu Council Member, Proposes Ordinance for 'Elderly with Mobility Difficulties'

Sharing Use of 'Wheelchair-Accessible Vehicles' Equipped with Boarding Facilities

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Jeon Seung-il, a member of the Gwangju Metropolitan City Seo-gu Council, announced on the 19th that the 'Gwangju Metropolitan City Seo-gu Ordinance on Sharing Cars Equipped with Wheelchair Boarding Facilities for Mobility-Impaired Elderly' which he proposed as the representative has been approved by the relevant standing committee.

This ordinance is the first of its kind nationwide.

Councilor Jeon stated, "The ordinance was proposed with the purpose of resolving mobility difficulties for the elderly and expanding opportunities for families to participate in leisure activities together, promoting harmony and communication between generations."

The scope of the ordinance applies to elderly people aged 65 or older who have difficulty moving without assistance, and among the applicants for wheelchair vehicle use at the time of application, at least one person's resident registration must be in Seo-gu.

The main content of the ordinance requires that those who wish to use the wheelchair vehicle must apply between 14 days and 7 days before the first day of the intended usage period, excluding public holidays from the application period.

Mobility-impaired elderly can use the service once a month for up to 5 days, including public holidays.

Driving the wheelchair vehicle is permitted for those aged 26 or older, and vehicle dispatch and return will be operated during the regular working hours of public officials.

The usage fee is free, but users must bear other necessary costs such as fuel expenses, tolls, fines, and penalties incurred during operation.

Councilor Jeon Seung-il said, "I will continue to take the lead in alleviating the inconveniences of mobility-impaired elderly and expanding opportunities for families to participate in leisure activities together."

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