Gangnam-gu Expands Transportation Subsidies for Young Adults Aged 19-24...Subway Fares Now Reimbursed

First in Seoul to Reimburse Bus Fares
Public Transportation Usage Up by 9.7%

Gangnam-gu in Seoul (District Mayor Cho Sungmyung) will officially expand its transportation subsidy program next month to include young adults. Introduced for the first time in Seoul last September, the program has proven its effectiveness, with over 70,000 people enrolling and public transportation usage increasing by 9.7% within a year of implementation.

Provided by Gangnam-gu.

Previously, the program reimbursed transportation costs for seniors, teenagers, and children. Seniors could receive up to 240,000 won per year, teenagers up to 160,000 won, and children up to 80,000 won, resulting in an average monthly transportation cost reduction of about 9,500 won per subscriber. As a result, annual public transportation usage in Gangnam-gu increased from 15.66 million to 17.19 million rides.

This year, the program will be expanded to include 33,978 young adults aged 19 to 24. This age group, mainly composed of university students and those new to the workforce, faces a significant financial burden from transportation fares. Young adults can receive quarterly reimbursements of up to 60,000 won based on their actual usage of buses and subways through the Mobile Tmoney app.

This expansion is especially meaningful as it now includes subway fares, a consistent request from parents and residents. Previously, only bus fares were covered, but now the program will apply to Seoul subway lines 1 through 9, as well as the Gyeongui-Jungang Line, Suin-Bundang Line, Ui-Sinseol Line, and Sillim Line. All travel within Seoul will be fully reimbursed, while only the base fare will be supported for travel outside the city.

Applications can be submitted starting October 1 through the dedicated website (greenbus.gangnam.go.kr). Applicants will need a bank account under their name and a Mobile Tmoney card number. K-Pass, Climate Companion Card, and Seoul Disabled Transportation Support Card cannot be registered.

Cho Sungmyung, Mayor of Gangnam-gu, stated, “The expansion of this program will not only ease the transportation cost burden for young adults but also support their social and economic activities and promote greater use of public transportation. We will continue to develop practical, resident-focused policies that people can truly feel in their daily lives.”

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