Seoul Gangseo-gu Launches Nation's First 'Safe CLEAN AIR BUS' Operation

UV-C Sterilization, Purification, and Ventilation Functions to Combat COVID-19 and Fine Dust... 16 Vehicles Installed and Operated Including Kindergarten and Daycare Buses, Welfare Center Shuttles

[Asia Economy Reporter Jong-il Park] Gangseo-gu, Seoul (Mayor Noh Hyun-song) is operating the nation’s first “Safe Clean Air Bus” equipped with air sterilization, purification, and ventilation functions inside buses.

This measure aims to improve air quality in enclosed spaces such as buses, as the importance of ventilation has emerged to prevent COVID-19 infection.

The “Safe Clean Air Bus” sterilizes and purifies incoming outside air through a UV-C LED and filter installed in the air purification and ventilation system on the bus ceiling.

It also helps circulate air periodically by facilitating the inflow of outside air and the exhaust of indoor air, and maintains temperature by using a special filter that reduces the temperature difference between indoors and outdoors when outside air is introduced.

An air quality measurement sensor is also installed inside the bus to continuously manage air quality, preventing fine dust and carbon dioxide concentrations from rising.

Starting with the installation on the shuttle bus of Bongjesan Senior Welfare Center on the 22nd, the air purification and ventilation system will be sequentially installed and operated on 16 buses with 25 seats or more, including kindergarten and daycare school buses and welfare center shuttle buses.

Buses frequently used by vulnerable groups such as infants, the elderly, and people with disabilities were prioritized for selection.

A district official said, “Since it is difficult to ventilate buses by opening windows due to road pollution and air conditioning operation, a system that helps ventilation and purification is necessary,” adding, “As concerns about crowded spaces increase due to COVID-19, we will make greater efforts to create an environment where residents can live with peace of mind.”

The district is also promoting the “Safe CLEAN AIR ZONE” project, which installs air purification and ventilation systems in various local facilities such as daycare centers and multi-use facilities, not just buses.

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