Seoul Facilities Corporation "Looking for Local Shops to Repair Ddareungi Bikes"

Recruitment of 75 Bicycle Stores

The Seoul Facilities Corporation announced on the 28th that it will recruit 75 private bicycle shops to support the repair work of Seoul's public bicycles, Ddareungi, in 2023.

Eligibility requirements include being an individual business operator running a bicycle repair shop located in Seoul, with at least 3 years of operation experience. Applicants must have maintenance capabilities (able to handle an average of 3 repairs per day) and meet maintenance environment standards (such as workspace, parking space, and storage space).

The application period is 8 days until the 7th of next month. Interested businesses can download the application form from the corporation's website and submit it via email.

Bicycle shops selected as ‘Ddareungi Po’ operators will perform Ddareungi maintenance work for about 9 months, from March 21 to the end of November, when demand is high.

Meanwhile, the corporation is implementing ‘On-site Immediate Repair,’ where delivery staff perform simple repairs such as tire replacements immediately at rental stations.

Additionally, efforts are being made to improve availability through in-house maintenance efficiency, such as expanding the application of the ‘Chain Detachment Prevention Device’ developed by employees from 80 units last year to 1,000 units this year.

Seoul Facilities Corporation Director Kang Young said, “We hope to respond promptly to Ddareungi maintenance demand through collaboration with skilled private bicycle shops and contribute to the coexistence of local small businesses. We will also strengthen the corporation’s own maintenance capabilities to ensure that Ddareungi, which has become the citizens’ mode of transportation, is convenient to use without any inconvenience.”

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