When You Scan the QR Code, 'Ddarreureung' Rings: Busan's First 'Smart Bicycle' Runs in Gijang

Gijang-gun Launches Pilot Project for 'Smart Unmanned Public Bicycle Rental'

Scenic view of Jwagwangcheon Bicycle Path in Gijang-gun. [Image source=Gijang-gun]

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Kim Yong-woo] Gijang-gun is the first basic local government in the Busan area to conduct a smart bicycle pilot project.

The "Smart Unmanned Rental Public Bicycle Pilot Project" aims to promote the use of bicycles, an eco-friendly and low-carbon green transportation mode.

The "Smart Bicycle" project reflects the results of the "Gijang-gun Public Bicycle Introduction Plan Study" completed in October 2019, planning to install 6 to 8 stations along the 12 km Jogwangcheon bicycle path on the river course (Jukhyang Park to Imrang Beach).

A total of 50 to 100 bicycles will be placed at the stations, and the project is designed to use a QR code rental system that minimizes direct contact amid the COVID-19 situation, allowing safe and convenient rentals.

The public bicycle pilot system is scheduled to be completed within this year and will begin trial operation from January 2022.

Oh Gyu-seok, the mayor of Gijang-gun, proudly stated, "This project utilizes our county's tourist resources such as Jogwangcheon and Imrang Beach, promotes bicycle use, reduces fine dust, improves residents' health, and creates a pleasant urban environment."

He also said, "I hope the public bicycles become a small source of vitality for residents who have been confined indoors and outdoors due to COVID-19," and added, "I hope that in the future, Gijang-gun's public bicycles will be loved more than Seoul's public bicycle system 'Ddareungi' by both residents and tourists."

In 2019, Gijang-gun also became the first basic local government in Busan to enroll all residents in the Gijang-gun Residents Bicycle Insurance.

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