High Oil Prices Due to Middle East Conflict... Gwangju City Significantly Raises K- and G-Pass Reimbursement Rates

Reimbursement Rate Increased by 30% for Staggered Commuting Hours
Maximum Reimbursement Rate Set at 83.5%
Modu Card Threshold Lowered by Half
Automatic Application of Gwangju G-Pass Benefits

Gwangju City has announced that it will expand public transportation fare support as a countermeasure to high oil prices resulting from the Middle East conflict.

On April 15, Gwangju City stated that from this month through September, it will expand public transportation fare support by increasing the reimbursement rate of the 'K-Pass' and enhancing the benefits of the 'Gwangju G-Pass' in line with government policies.

If public transportation is used during staggered commuting hours (5:30 a.m. to 6:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.), the 'K-Pass' reimbursement rate will be increased by an additional 30% compared to the previous rate. The reimbursement rates are: 50% for the general public, 60% for youth, seniors, and parents with two children, 80% for parents with three or more children, and up to 83.5% for low-income individuals.

During other hours, the benefits of the 'Gwangju G-Pass' will remain in effect. The reimbursement rates are: 20% for the general public, 30% for youth and parents with two children, 50% for seniors and parents with three or more children, and 64% for low-income individuals.

Support Expansion Criteria Table for "Modu's Card" in the Gwangju Area. Provided by Gwangju City

The qualifying amount for the 'Modu Card' will also be reduced to half its previous level. For 'K-Pass' users, if their monthly out-of-pocket public transportation expenses exceed the qualifying amount, the excess will be fully reimbursed automatically. By paying only a set amount, anyone can use public transportation nationwide.

Gwangju City has also signed a work agreement with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport to improve convenience for seniors aged 65 and older. The city plans to launch a card that adds the 'K-Pass' function to the senior free subway card.

Kim Youngseon, Director of the Transportation Bureau, stated, "The aim is to reduce citizens' transportation expenses and to disperse congestion during commuting hours."

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