"Do Not Take Private Vans to the Gwanghwamun Rally"

Gwangju City Prohibits Illegal Paid Transportation Using Private Vans

Gwangju City Hall

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Seon-gang] Gwangju Metropolitan City announced on the 28th that it sent a “Notice of Prohibition of Illegal Paid Transportation” by registered mail to 870 owners of private vans with 16 or more seats registered in Gwangju on the 25th, amid concerns that private vans, which cannot be used for business purposes, might be rented out for illegal paid transportation to participate in illegal rallies in downtown areas such as Gwanghwamun.

Earlier, the Gwangju Metropolitan City Charter Bus Association decided on the 14th, with the consent of all operators, to completely refuse the rental and operation of affiliated vehicles for illegal rallies scheduled to be held in downtown areas on October 3rd, National Foundation Day, and October 9th, Hangeul Day, in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and ensure the safety of the Gwangju community.

According to the Passenger Transport Service Act, if a private vehicle that cannot be used for business purposes is operated for compensation, the use of the vehicle may be restricted or prohibited, and violators may face imprisonment for up to two years or a fine of up to 20 million won.

Son Doo-young, head of the city’s Public Transportation Division, said, “For the safety of all citizens and the Gwangju community, we earnestly ask that private van operations related to prohibited rally locations be refused.”

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