Gwangju City Issues Administrative Order Mandating Passenger List Preparation for Charter Bus Riders

Kim Jong-hyo, Deputy Mayor of Gwangju Metropolitan City, is holding an online briefing on COVID-19 at the city hall briefing room on the afternoon of the 25th. Photo by Gwangju Metropolitan City

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Seon-gang] Gwangju Metropolitan City has issued an administrative order mandating the creation of passenger lists for chartered bus operators and passengers.

On the 25th, Kim Jong-hyo, Deputy Mayor of Gwangju, stated in an online briefing related to COVID-19, "If a suspected COVID-19 case occurs among chartered bus passengers, to prevent and block the spread of community infection, from 5 PM today until a separate cancellation notice is issued, an administrative order mandating the creation of passenger lists for chartered bus operators and passengers will be enforced."

Deputy Mayor Kim explained, "According to the administrative order, chartered bus operators must verify the personal information of passengers before operating the chartered bus and keep the passenger list. Those intending to board the chartered bus must agree to and complete the passenger list."

He added, "However, chartered buses that operate regularly and are specific, such as school commuting buses, work commuting buses, and academy buses, are excluded. This applies only to short-term chartered buses for one-time events, tourism, or gatherings where it is difficult to specify users."

The city plans to file charges against those who violate the administrative order under Article 80 of the Infectious Disease Prevention and Control Act. A fine of up to 3 million KRW may be imposed, and claims for all quarantine costs may be made.

Deputy Mayor Kim stated, "A total of 7,100 people related to entertainment facilities in the Sangmu district have been tested, with 27 confirmed positive, 7,005 negative, and 68 pending results. Regarding the August 15 Gwanghwamun rally, a total of 222 names have been secured and are under investigation. Among the 134 tested so far, 9 were confirmed positive and 125 negative." He urged, "Visitors related to this are requested to get tested at screening clinics by 6 PM on the 26th."

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