Have You Tried 'Tabanna'? ... Gijang-gun Launches Public Bicycle Pilot Operation

The public bicycle rental station 'Tabanna' of Gijang-gun located in Jungang Park, Jeonggwan-eup.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Hwang Du-yeol] Gijang-gun will pilot operate the public bicycle system "Tabanna," the first of its kind established among basic local governments in Busan, from the 4th until August 31.

The public bicycle "Tabanna" can be rented and returned easily and conveniently by anyone using a dedicated app (APP).

"Tabanna" operates year-round from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the area from Jukhyang Park in Jeonggwan-eup to Imrang Beach in Jangan-eup.

For the pilot operation, 70 adult bicycles have been prepared, and an additional 10 adult bicycles and 20 children's bicycles will be deployed in July.

The rental stations equipped with public bicycles are a total of seven locations: ▲ Jukhyang Park in Jeonggwan-eup ▲ Park near Jeonggwan Senior Welfare Center ▲ Jungang Park in Jeonggwan-eup ▲ Park near Dalsan Bridge in Jeonggwan-eup ▲ Park near Dareum Bridge in Jeonggwan-eup ▲ Embankment of Jwagwangcheon Stream ▲ Imrang Beach in Jangan-eup.

Anyone aged 13 or older can use the bicycles, with a usage time limit of 2 hours per session. The usage fee is 1,000 KRW for a one-day pass.

However, during the pilot operation period from the 4th until the end of August, the bicycles can be used free of charge without any separate fee.

Users can scan the QR code on the information signs at each rental station or download the pilot operation app from the Gijang-gun public bicycle website to use the service.

Only smartphones with the Android operating system are supported; iPhones with the iOS operating system will be supported at a later date.

Gijang-gun has additionally subscribed to the "Gijang-gun Public Bicycle Insurance" to ensure the safety of residents and visitors using the "Tabanna" public bicycles.

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