Yeosu Citizens Can Receive Bicycle Insurance Benefits Anywhere Nationwide

Support from Bicycle Accident Diagnosis and Hospitalization Fees to Death, Aftereffects, and Lawyer Hiring Costs

[Yeosu=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] Yeosu City announced on the 8th that, following last year, it has enrolled in the citizen bicycle insurance again this year, enabling all citizens to receive the highest level of insurance benefits in the province free of charge.

According to the city, all Yeosu citizens have been enrolled in the "Yeosu Citizen Bicycle Insurance" since the day before, so they can be covered in case of bicycle accidents anywhere nationwide.

Separately, for citizens and tourists using the public bicycles "Yeosurang," the city also enrolled in the "Yeosu City Public Bicycle Insurance."

The insurance period lasts until February 6 of next year.

The Yeosu Citizen Bicycle Insurance provides coverage such as ▲ 25 million KRW for death due to bicycle accidents ▲ 200,000 to 600,000 KRW for diagnosis allowance if diagnosed for more than 4 weeks, and 200,000 KRW for hospitalization consolation money, making it the highest coverage level in the province.

The Public Bicycle Insurance offers ▲ up to 30 million KRW for death and permanent disability ▲ up to 100 million KRW for accident liability compensation.

Additionally, in cases where bicycle accident fines are incurred, coverage includes 20 million KRW per accident, 20 million KRW for attorney fees, and up to 30 million KRW for traffic accident handling support.

If a Yeosu citizen has an accident while using the public bicycle "Yeosurang," they can receive benefits from both the Yeosu Citizen Bicycle Insurance and the Public Bicycle Insurance, which apply separately from personal indemnity insurance.

Last year, 157 Yeosu citizens benefited from the Yeosu Citizen Bicycle Insurance.

A city official stated, "In the post-COVID-19 era, we will continue to build an environment where Yeosu citizens can ride bicycles safely and protect their health along with cycling."

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