Jeonju City Operates Hanok Village Shared Transport Vehicle 'Dagaon'

Operating every Saturday, Sunday, and public holiday from October 2 onwards

[Jeonju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Hanho] Jeonju City announced on the 30th that starting October 2, the shared transport vehicle ‘Dagaon’ will operate every Saturday, Sunday, and public holiday within the Hanok Village area.

According to Jeonju City, the shared transport vehicle ‘Dagaon’ will run throughout the Hanok Village, which is operated as a car-free zone, to alleviate mobility inconveniences for residents and tourists who are transportation-vulnerable such as the elderly and disabled, and will also transport goods from nearby stores to desired locations.

There are a total of two vehicles, which will be stationed from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 11 vehicle control points including the Hanok Village public parking lot and Namcheon Bridge.

In particular, considering the characteristics of Hanok Village, alley accessibility, and transport vehicle efficiency, the vehicles are prepared as small eco-friendly electric cars with sliding doors that open and close.

When citizens or tourists request use via call (mobile phone) for each vehicle, the shared transport vehicle will come to assist with transportation to parking lots, residences, accommodations, or transport goods from stores.

The usage fee is free of charge.

Jeonju City expects that the introduction of the shared transport vehicle ‘Dagaon’ in Hanok Village will relieve inconveniences not only for tourists carrying suitcases from public parking lots to accommodations but also for residents, store operators, and accommodation providers.

Accordingly, Jeonju City plans to focus on improving drivers’ courteous service to operate a dignified shared transport vehicle.

Meanwhile, the name ‘Dagaon’ was chosen from the meaning of ‘approaching’ when help is needed and ‘On,’ which means ‘coming’ and ‘complete.’

Jeonju=Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Hanho stonepeak@asiae.co.kr

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