Seoul City Intensifies Disinfection of Transportation Facilities During Chuseok Holiday... "Please Refrain from Traveling to and from Hometown"

Terminal and Subway Station Intensive Disinfection
No Extension of Last Train or Increase in City Cemetery Services
Night Buses and Taxis Operating Normally

[Asia Economy Reporter Han Jinju] The Seoul Metropolitan Government has advised refraining from travel during the Chuseok holiday to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The last train times for public transportation will not be extended, and some public transportation services will be reduced during the holiday period.

On the 15th, Seoul announced that it will implement a "Special Transportation Plan" to ensure citizens can have a safe Chuseok holiday amid the COVID-19 situation. Intensive disinfection will be carried out mainly at transportation facilities expected to see an influx of regional populations and increased passenger traffic.

Terminal waiting rooms, ticket offices, boarding and alighting areas, and rest stops will be disinfected intensively at least three times a day, with hand sanitizers and handwashing agents placed throughout. Fever detectors and isolation rooms will be installed within terminals to immediately isolate any suspected infected individuals.

Major subway stations accessible by KTX or express buses will increase the frequency of disinfection, and disinfection efforts will be strengthened inside buses passing through train stations and express bus terminals, as well as at adjacent bus stops. Additionally, special patrols by subway security officers will focus on cracking down on passengers not wearing masks during peak departure and return days.

In line with maintaining social distancing at level 4 during the Chuseok holiday, there will be no extension of last train times or increased operation of city bus routes passing through municipal cemeteries during the holiday. Considering the reduced floating population in Seoul during the holiday, some public transportation services will be partially reduced.

For travelers who must travel during the holiday, late-night buses and late-night taxis will operate normally, and special crackdowns will be conducted on illegal activities such as taxi ride refusals, unfair fare charges, and solicitation.

Illegal parking and stopping enforcement will focus on habitual violation areas such as roads around train stations and terminals, crosswalks, fire facilities, and child and elderly protection zones. Areas around traditional markets and small commercial districts will be managed flexibly.

Information about the special transportation measures for the Chuseok holiday can be found on the Seoul Transportation Information Center TOPIS website and mobile app "Seoul Transportation Portal," as well as on Twitter. For inquiries, call the 120 Dasan Call Center.

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