Gwangju City’s G-Pass Takes Hold... Public Transportation Usage Up 1.8%

Analysis of Public Transportation Usage from January to August This Year
Customized Benefits by Age Group Ease Citizens' Transportation Costs
Free Rides for Children, Half-Price for Teenagers... Incentives for Future Generations

Public Transportation Usage Status After the Implementation of G-Pass. Provided by Gwangju City

Gwangju City's public transportation fare support policy, known as "Gwangju G-Pass," has achieved remarkable results and is now considered to have been successfully established just eight months after its implementation. Since the policy was introduced, there has been a clear increase in public transportation usage, and citizens have experienced a tangible reduction in their transportation expenses.

According to the analysis of "Public Transportation Usage Status from January to August This Year," announced by Gwangju City on October 15, the total number of public transportation trips, including transfers, reached 81.04 million during this period. This represents an increase of 1.44 million trips (1.8%) compared to 79.6 million trips during the same period last year.

In particular, the number of citizens who used public transportation at least once a month (based on card data) was approximately 7.2 million, an increase of 2.4% from the same period last year, demonstrating a positive impact on the revitalization of public transportation.

This has resulted in an average monthly influx of around 20,000 new public transportation users and generated more than 180,000 additional trips. Despite special circumstances such as holiday seasons, school vacations, and city bus strikes, the steady upward trend indicates that "Gwangju G-Pass" is also contributing to the formation of public transportation habits among citizens.

"Gwangju G-Pass" has significantly reduced transportation costs for citizens through customized support by age and demographic group. Children can use public transportation for free, teenagers pay half the regular fare, and adults can receive up to a 64% refund if they use public transportation at least 15 times a month in conjunction with the government "K-Pass" program.

In fact, from January to August this year, an average of about 25,000 children per month benefited from free fares, and around 92,000 teenagers enjoyed discounts of more than 5,000 won per month. This investment in future generations has encouraged public transportation use and laid the foundation for long-term revitalization of public transportation.

Additionally, the number of local subscribers to the "K-Pass," which is linked to the "Gwangju G-Pass," increased by about 2.5 times in eight months, surpassing 114,000. As of July, approximately 65,000 citizens used public transportation at least 15 times and received an average monthly refund of about 14,000 won per person, experiencing real economic benefits.

Furthermore, the city applies an even higher additional refund rate than the "K-Pass" for young adults (ages 35-39), seniors, and low-income groups, with about 26,000 people receiving an average of 7,300 won in additional monthly support, thereby extending transportation welfare to those in vulnerable groups.

Gwangju City expects that, once city bus route adjustments and the opening of Subway Line 2 are completed, the synergy effect of the "Gwangju G-Pass" policy will be maximized, leading to even greater activation of public transportation use.

Mayor Kang Gijung stated, "Gwangju G-Pass not only expands public transportation usage but also plays a significant role in transportation welfare for future generations and socially disadvantaged groups. I hope that many citizens will participate in the 'Gwangju G-Pass' policy and enjoy even more public transportation benefits."

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