Sancheong County Launches Night-Time School Taxi Support to Ensure Safe Commutes for Teenagers

Reducing the Burden of Returning Home After Self-Directed Study
Up to KRW 2 Million in Annual Support

Sancheong County, Gyeongsangnam-do announced on April 9 that it will officially launch its student night-time commuting taxi fare support program.

This initiative aims to support the safe transportation of teenagers who return home late due to self-directed study or after-school activities during evening hours.

Photo of Sancheong County Office Exterior View

Previously, in September last year, Sancheong County began consultations with the Ministry of Health and Welfare on establishing a new social security system. Earlier this year, the county enacted the relevant ordinance and secured a supplementary budget. Additionally, it completed a demand survey of local high schools and accepted applications for the program, officially launching the support initiative.

Sancheong County expects that this program will ease the burden of returning home for teenagers who cannot use public transportation at night, while also preventing crime and various safety accidents.

In particular, the project is anticipated to alleviate the anxiety felt by both teenagers and parents during nighttime commutes, thereby creating a safer educational environment.

The program targets high school students who live in areas more than 2 kilometers from their school, providing taxi fare assistance (up to KRW 2 million per student annually) for returning home after participating in night study sessions or other school educational programs.

An official from Sancheong County stated, "This policy will guarantee the mobility rights of teenagers and create an environment where they can focus on their studies with peace of mind even at night. We will continue to expand practical, everyday policies that teenagers and parents can truly feel."

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