Kakao T Launches SRT Ticket Booking and Issuance Service

Ministry of the Interior and Safety Participates in 'Digital Service Open Leading Service'
Car Inspection Reservation
Also Provides Time Prediction Service within Incheon Airport

Kakao Mobility will leverage its expertise in operating the fully integrated mobility service (MaaS) app ‘Kakao T’ to support ▲SRT ticket reservations ▲vehicle inspection bookings ▲and time prediction services within Incheon Airport.

On the 26th, Kakao Mobility announced its participation in the ‘Digital Service Open Leading Service’ hosted by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety. Through Kakao T, users will now be able to access services that were previously only available on public platforms, such as SRT ticket reservations, vehicle inspection bookings, and time prediction services within Incheon Airport.

The ‘Digital Service Open Leading Service’ is one of the core initiatives of the Ministry of the Interior and Safety’s Digital Platform Government realization plan, aimed at creating an innovative ecosystem based on public-private cooperation.

Starting from the 27th, Kakao Mobility will launch SRT train ticket booking and issuance services on Kakao T. Kakao T Train has been providing reservation services for all types of trains operated by Korail since a business agreement with Korea Railroad in 2021. Until now, only train operation information was provided for SRT, but with participation in the Digital Service Open Leading Service, the scope of services has been expanded.

Users can simply tap the train icon on the Kakao T home or travel tab, enter the departure and arrival locations, and receive automatic recommendations for train station guidance and the optimal route for the entire journey, enabling immediate use of the service. Kakao T is the only platform that supports seamless, one-stop service from route search, reservation, and ticket issuance for all trains operating domestically, to transportation between departure/arrival points and train stations, all with just the input of departure and arrival locations.

Kakao Mobility will also introduce a ‘Vehicle Inspection Reservation Service’ for users who own private vehicles to ensure safe driving. This service will be available from the 27th on both the Kakao T and ‘Kakao Navi’ apps.

Regular vehicle inspections are mandatory for all vehicle owners under the Air Quality Preservation Act and the Noise and Vibration Control Act. Previously, inspection eligibility could only be checked and reservations made through the Korea Transportation Safety Authority’s TS Cyber Inspection Center website.

Various convenience features have been introduced for vehicle inspection reservations. By registering their vehicle on the Kakao T or Kakao Navi app, users can access ▲inspection eligibility notifications ▲reservations at nearby inspection centers ▲location information for inspection centers ▲and payment all in one place. Notably, the ▲vacancy notification option, which alerts users when previously fully booked slots become available due to cancellations, and the ▲inspection agency service are features exclusively offered on Kakao T and Kakao Navi.

Meanwhile, a time prediction service within Incheon Airport is being prepared for launch within the year. This service will provide estimated times for routes within Incheon International Airport, including parking lots, check-in counters, departure halls, security checkpoints, duty-free zones, and gates.

Ryu Geung-seon, CEO of Kakao Mobility, said, “We are pleased to contribute to increasing public service accessibility for Kakao T and Kakao Navi users by participating in this Digital Service Open Leading Service.” He added, “We will strive not only to enhance simple service accessibility but also to continuously advance additional value-added features.”

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