Yongsan-gu Activates Heated Seats at 56 Bus Stops During Winter

Equipped with an automatic sensor that activates below 15℃, maintains 36~38℃... Operating from November to March 31 next year

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[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] The average number of passengers using the Hannam Ogeori bus stop during winter (November to March of the following year) is 250,000. It is important to be cautious of cold-related illnesses such as hypothermia, frostbite, and chilblains that can occur after prolonged exposure to cold.

Accordingly, Yongsan-gu (District Mayor Park Hee-young) has completed safety inspections of heated seats installed at 56 bus stops in the area and began operating them from November.

The district installed heated seats at roadside bus stops to allow residents to use public transportation warmly and comfortably during the winter cold wave.

Following positive feedback from operating 26 locations last year, an additional 30 locations were installed this year. One to two locations per neighborhood were selected based on prior demand surveys, focusing on areas with high foot traffic or concentrations of vulnerable transportation users. For Hannam Ogeori, passenger numbers were prioritized.

Before activating the heated seats, the district conducted safety inspections including checks for aging and damage to facilities and verification of proper operation of the heated seats.

The heated seats are equipped with automatic sensors that activate when the outside temperature drops below 15℃. When the seat temperature reaches 40℃, power is automatically cut off to maintain a temperature between 36 and 38℃.

The operation period is from November this year to March next year (5 months during the winter season), and the operating hours correspond to the bus service hours at the bus stops.

A district official said, “Community-centered administration is not far away,” adding, “The heated seats that provide warmth to citizens waiting for buses in winter are part of this effort.”

The district plans to continue collecting residents’ feedback to expand the installation of heated seats and will also ensure thorough safety management.

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