Yeosu City, Free Bus Service for Seniors Aged 75 and Over

Starting Next Year, Applications Can Be Submitted at Resident's Eup, Myeon, or Dong Office

Yeosu City in Jeollanam-do announced that as part of Mayor Jeong Gi-myeong's campaign promises in the 8th local government term, it will implement a "Free Bus Service for Seniors Aged 75 and Over (up to 20 rides per month)" starting January 1 next year.

The "Free Bus Service for Seniors" allows residents of Yeosu City aged 75 and over, registered in the resident registry, to use the bus free of charge up to 20 times per month.

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To facilitate this, the city has been accepting applications for the Senior Transportation Welfare Card through each eup, myeon office, and dong community center since August 1. So far, 18,138 people (70% of eligible seniors) have applied.

Seniors who have passed their 75th birthday can apply at their local eup, myeon, or dong office, and for those with mobility difficulties, a visiting service is also provided.

Additionally, the city is promoting policies such as "City Bus Kindness UP! Sudden Braking and Sudden Starting STOP!" and the "Three Strikes Out System" to ensure the buses carrying seniors operate with special attention to safety.

The Three Strikes Out System is a policy that cancels the bus driving qualification of a transportation worker who commits the same violation three times within a year and receives fines each time.

A city official stated, "We will expand publicity so that seniors aged 75 and over in the jurisdiction can use city buses without burden, and actively promote policies to create kind and safe city buses."

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