Gwangju Seo-gu 'Public Bicycle User Insurance' Enrollment

From the 1st of next month, up to 30 million KRW

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Yoon Jamin] Seo-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City (Mayor Seo Daeseok) announced on the 31st that it has enrolled in the ‘Public Bicycle Insurance’ for public bicycle renters within the district for one year starting from the 1st of next month.

The newly enrolled public bicycle insurance is designed to cover various accidents that may occur to public bicycle renters and was established to promote bicycle usage.

Currently, Seo-gu operates a total of 205 public bicycles across 18 community centers, including the Seo-gu Office.

The public bicycle insurance covers accidents occurring while using public bicycles operated by Seo-gu, including ▲ accidental death compensation of 30 million KRW (excluding those under 15 years old) ▲ permanent disability due to injury up to 30 million KRW ▲ daily allowance of 20,000 KRW from the 4th day up to 180 days for hospitalization of 4 days or more due to injury ▲ coverage up to 10 million KRW for damages caused to others’ body or property.

In case of a claim, the victim or legal heir can submit a claim form along with relevant supporting documents to the insurance company.

For more details, please check the notice on the Seo-gu Office website (search for ‘Seo-gu Public Bicycle Insurance Guide’) or contact DB Insurance for guidance.

A Seo-gu official stated, “User safety must come first to promote public bicycle usage,” adding, “In addition to enrolling in this insurance, we will strive to make bicycles, an eco-friendly transportation mode, easy, convenient, and safe to use by operating bicycle safety classes, maintaining bicycle roads, and expanding safety infrastructure.”

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