Priority transportation card for the elderly aged 65 or older (G-PASS card)
‘Transportation card for the elderly’ that allows free use of the subway
The subway system in Korea is implementing the senior citizen duty free system for the elderly over 65 years of age.
If you receive a preferential transportation card, you can use all routes within the metropolitan area.
You can use the Daegu, Busan, Gwangju, and Daejeon subways for free.
Anyone over the age of 65 can apply for a senior transportation card, and there are various types of transportation cards. 지패스 우대용 교통카드
However, you have to pay a separate fare for the bus, not the subway, and the pros and cons are different accordingly. 좋은뉴스
You should look at how you use public transportation and get a transportation card suitable for the elderly.
First of all, the ‘one-time free ticket’ can be purchased at the subway station with an ID.
It can be issued by inserting a 500 won subsidy at the ticket issuing machine.
However, there is the hassle of having to get a new ticket every time you take the subway.
It is good for the elderly who do not use the subway often.
However, except for the one-time free pass, other preferential transportation cards are used when riding a bus, not a subway.
Since you have to pay the fee separately, it is better to check carefully and get a card that suits you.
If you lend it to someone else, even the elderly cannot use it for a year?
On the other hand, there are also people who abuse the fact that the subway can be used for free.
This is because the number of cases of illegal use by others instead of the elderly is increasing.
You might have lent your card thinking, ‘Would it be a problem if I borrowed it when I wasn’t riding?’
In case the preferential transportation card is transferred or lent to another person
It cannot be used for one year and cannot be reissued, so never lend it to others.
This applies even if a lost card is acquired and used illegally.
If you lose your card, contact the community center where you are issued to prevent others from using it
You must report it to the bank (NH Nonghyup) immediately.
Also, if the card without a signature is lost, compensation cannot be obtained.
It is a good idea to sign the back of the card after issuing it.
Let’s just remember this!
* Only one type of simple free card, credit and check card can be issued per person
* When getting on and off the subway, you must take a transportation card and pass through the ticket gate.
* If you have moved, you must reissue it in the relevant area.
* Do not lend to others.
* In case of theft or loss, you must immediately report it to the community center or bank (NH Nonghyup).
How to use the preferential transportation card
* This card is a special transportation card for Gyeonggi-do and cannot be rented or transferred to others.
In case of violation, the passenger fare for the section you ride and 30 times the fare will be additionally charged, and issuance (use) will be restricted for one year.
– Subject: Free subway in the metropolitan area (except for some routes), paid bus (transfer discount)
* Transfer discounts are provided by Gyeonggi-do, Seoul, and Incheon.
* When using the card, you must always carry your identification card and present it when requested by a station attendant.