Dongjak-gu to Pay 340,000 KRW to Seniors Aged 70+ Returning Driver's Licenses... First Among Seoul Districts

Expansion of Transportation Card Support for Actual Drivers Aged 70 and Over Registered in Dongjak-gu

Dongjak-gu (Mayor Park Il-ha) announced that it will be the first autonomous district in Seoul to enhance benefits by providing a 340,000 KRW transportation card for one year to drivers aged 70 and over who voluntarily surrender their driver's licenses and are actual drivers.

This measure encourages the voluntary surrender of licenses by actual drivers, in addition to so-called "jangrongmyeonho" drivers who do not drive, to increase the effectiveness of preventing traffic accidents involving elderly drivers.

Until now, the district has provided a 100,000 KRW transportation card to elderly residents who voluntarily surrender their driver's licenses regardless of whether they actually drive.

Starting this month, if an actual driver voluntarily surrenders their license, an additional 240,000 KRW will be provided, totaling 340,000 KRW in transportation cards for one year.

The additional support targets elderly residents aged 70 or older registered in Dongjak-gu, whose mandatory automobile insurance is either still valid or has expired within the past year.

If the insurance expiration date is more than one year ago, only the existing 100,000 KRW transportation card will be provided.

To apply, bring your driver's license and proof of insurance to the local community service center in your area, where you can receive the transportation card upon surrendering your license. However, applicants must not have previously received benefits for voluntarily surrendering their driver's license.

Additionally, this project is the first in a Seoul autonomous district to be supported with district funds, and additional benefits will be discontinued if the recipient moves to another area.

The prepaid transportation card provided can be used nationwide at T-money affiliated stores, including convenience stores, buses, taxis, and KTX trains.

For subways, since a free ride system is separately operated for seniors aged 65 and over, seniors must use the free transportation card to avoid fare deductions.

For more details regarding the senior driver license surrender support, please contact the Transportation Administration Division.

Park Il-ha, Mayor of Dongjak-gu, said, “This additional support for actual drivers surrendering their licenses will greatly contribute to reducing traffic accidents involving elderly drivers. We will continue to implement effective policies to create a safer Dongjak-gu.”

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