After purchasing a card for 65,000 won per month in Seoul, you can use the subway, city and village buses, and public bicycles in the Seoul area for a month.
They say they are testing a climate companion card that allows unlimited use of public transportation.
Previously, the Unlimited Card paid 55,000 won per month and gave you a commuter pass that allowed you to use the subway 60 times a month, but they say they have upgraded this system and issued a Gifu Companion Card that allows unlimited use of most public transportation.
We have written in detail how to use it and the date of issuance, so if you commute by public transportation, be sure to read it until the end.
Climate Companion Card
how?
It is said that it can be used with a physical card and a smartphone app.
It is said that the card is initially purchased for 3,000 won and then used by charging 65,000 won per month.
When using the subway
– Subway lines 1-9 in Seoul, as well as the Gyeongui-Jungang Line, Bundang Line, Gyeongchun Line, Uisinseol Line, and Sillim Line are available.
However, it is said that the Shinbundang Line, which has a different basic fare, is excluded.
When using the bus
– You can use it on both Seoul city and village buses, but it is not available on buses from other regions such as Gyeonggi and Incheon, or metropolitan buses with different basic fares.
*Based on buses from other regions: Route license area (can be confirmed when searching for route number)
When using Ttareungi
– Seoul public bicycle Ttareungi is said to offer unlimited use with a ‘1-hour pass.’
Issuance date and fee discount criteria
Issuance date: It is scheduled to be implemented in earnest in the second half of 2024 after trial sales from January to May 2024 and a supplementation period.
Rate discount criteria
– Based on the basic fare as of January 1st of next year with the increase reflected (subway 1,400 won, city bus 1,500 won, village bus 1,200 won)
It is said that fare discounts are available if you ride more than twice a day in Seoul.
Click here to apply for Climate Companion Card
Seoul Metropolitan City – Companionship/Attraction Special City Seoul
Companionship/Attraction Special City: Provides information such as major news, citizen participation, major services, frequently visited services, mayor’s office, information by field, and news in Seoul.
www.seoul.go.kr
Detail
* In the case of the subway, you can also use it when getting off in other areas such as Gyeonggi and Incheon, but only in areas other than Seoul.
They say you can’t use it while riding. This may be a disadvantage.
* The transportation card app will only be available on Android during the pilot period and will be expanded to iOS during the main project.
* It is said that the application will be expanded to include newly added next-generation eco-friendly transportation methods such as the Han River River Bus.
I think that just by saving on transportation costs, you will save on correction fees and living expenses.
I think it would be nice if it were introduced quickly so we could live a more comfortable life.