Oh Se-hoon Pledges to Upgrade 45,000 Ddareungi Bicycles to 7-Speed Gears

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Oh Se-hoon, the People Power Party candidate for Seoul mayor, has pledged to upgrade Seoul's public bicycle service, Ddareungi, by replacing its current 3-speed model with a 7- or 8-speed gear system.

On May 10, at his campaign office in Jongno-gu, Seoul, Oh announced his 'Seoul Transportation Great Transformation' plan, unveiling this commitment as part of his campaign pledges.

Currently, Ddareungi bikes are equipped with a 3-speed gear, making it difficult to ride uphill. However, Oh explained that switching to a 7- or 8-speed gear model would make hill climbs much easier. He plans to sequentially replace all 45,000 Ddareungi bikes, updating 4,000 units annually according to the replacement schedule.

Additionally, Oh plans to upgrade the 'Climate Companion Card' into the 'Seoul Climate Companion Pass,' expanding its coverage so that, for a flat monthly fee of 62,000 won, users can ride the GTX-A line to Dongtan and Paju in Gyeonggi Province, as well as the Sinbundang Line to Seongnam, within the Seoul section. The age limit for youth benefits will also be extended to 42 years old. Furthermore, for citizens aged 70 and over who use the 'K-Pass'—which provides refunds for those who use public transportation more than 15 times a month—bus fares will also be supported.

Oh also pledged to prioritize the early completion of seven urban railway lines: the Gangbuk Crossing Line, Myeonmok Line, Seobu Line, Mokdong Line, Nangok Line, Ui-Sinseol Extension, and Dongbuk Line. Starting next year, transport infrastructure in the northeastern, northwestern, and southwestern regions will be completed in succession, with all projects targeted for completion by 2037.

In addition, to reduce transfer times at all subway stations to under 10 minutes, transfer corridors and elevators will be expanded. In residential areas on steep hills, region-specific monorails and elevators will be installed to ease the inconvenience faced by seniors and those with mobility challenges who have had to navigate steep stairways.

Meanwhile, Oh's campaign emphasized that these pledges are focused on addressing citizens' practical needs by reducing commute times and easing the burden of transportation costs.

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