Gwanak-gu Supports Transportation Costs for Disabled Tourists... Up to 300,000 KRW per Trip, 3 Times Annually

First Autonomous District to Support Travel Expenses for Wheelchair Users' Tourism Activities... Expanded Support to Private Vehicle Costs ▲Vehicle Charter Fees ▲Fuel Costs ▲Tolls ▲Parking Fees Up to 300,000 KRW per Trip, 3 Times Annually
Groups of 5 or More Including at Least One Wheelchair User Can Apply

Mr. Shin (43), who uses a wheelchair due to a brain lesion disability, expressed his anticipation, saying, "I often had to give up traveling because renting a large vehicle that can carry a wheelchair and finding travel destinations accessible by wheelchair were limited, making travel costs much higher compared to non-disabled people. Thanks to the district office's support, I am now happily planning an autumn trip."

Gwanak-gu, a welfare city living together with mobility-impaired individuals (District Mayor Park Jun-hee), is supporting "travel activity transportation costs" for people with disabilities who find outdoor activities difficult during the autumn foliage tourism season.

Since 2022, the district has been the first autonomous district to support transportation costs for the travel activities of people with disabilities. Previously, support was limited to the use of the Seoul Disabled Bus, but due to limited operating hours and vehicles of the Seoul Disabled Bus, the application rate for cost support was not high.

Accordingly, this year, the support has been expanded to include private tour buses and minivans, covering ▲vehicle charter fees ▲fuel costs ▲tolls ▲parking fees, up to three times per person annually.

Groups or organizations of five or more people, including at least one wheelchair user residing in Gwanak-gu, can apply for transportation cost support.

After completing the trip, applicants can submit the application form, user list, and receipts via email or in person at the Gwanak-gu Office Disability Welfare Division to receive up to 300,000 KRW in support for transportation costs incurred during the trip.

District Mayor Park Jun-hee stated, "Research has proven that tourism activities have a positive effect on the acceptance of disabilities and the formation of self-esteem among people with disabilities, which is why we decided to support transportation costs. We will continue to develop various policies to guarantee the mobility rights of people with disabilities."

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