Gwangjin-gu Expands Installation of Heated and Cooled Seats at City Bus Stops

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Gwangjin-gu (District Mayor Kim Kyung-ho) is expanding the operation of ‘heated and cooled seats at city bus stops’ that protect people from extreme weather such as cold waves.

The district has taken proactive measures in preparation for the severe cold expected this winter. Additional heated and cooled seats have been installed at 26 roadside bus stops, mainly in front of schools and apartment complexes where city bus usage is high.

The heated and cooled seats maintain body temperature warmly in winter and coolly in summer. They are automatically controlled according to the surrounding air temperature and have both heating and cooling functions.

During the winter season from November to March, when the temperature drops below 26℃, the seat surface temperature is raised up to 42℃. Conversely, in the summer season from June to September, when the outdoor temperature exceeds 26℃, the seat temperature is lowered to 22℃ to keep it cool.

The operating hours are from 4 a.m. to 11 p.m. Anyone waiting for the first or last bus can use them comfortably. The seats feature Gwangjin-gu’s representative characters ‘Gwang-i’ and ‘Jin-i’ on the surface to convey friendliness.

District Mayor Kim Kyung-ho said, “The heated and cooled seats are a safety device that allows people to avoid the cold and heat even for a short time,” and added, “We will establish necessary facilities to ensure there is no inconvenience in using public transportation.”

The district now has a total of 71 heated and cooled seats. Installation began in 2020, and the number has increased annually using special city grants. Next year, installation work will continue to improve the public transportation environment.

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