The ‘Climate Card’ will be released, allowing unlimited use of Seoul’s public transportation for 65,000 won per month. We would like to provide detailed information on when it will come out, how to apply, if you are eligible, and where you can apply. The launch of the Climate Companion Card was prepared by the Seoul Metropolitan Government as it decided to introduce an unlimited regular pass to respond to the climate crisis and ease the burden on households in the era of high inflation. With just one transportation card, you can use the Seoul subway, city/village buses, and public bicycles. You can use it unlimitedly until.
The application period is from January to May 2024, and after pilot operation testing and supplementation, applications will be processed in the second half of 2024. Please put the schedule in your schedule and apply right away.
🔗 Go to the Climate Companion Card application site
Gifu Donghaeng Card price, available transportation, app download
The City of Seoul is preparing to launch a successful model such as the ‘9 Euro Ticket’, which has become a hot topic in European countries such as Germany and France, with the two goals of reducing carbon emissions and expanding transportation welfare for the working and middle class. The Climate Companion Card summarizes the pros and cons.
▶︎Launch price: 65,000 won per month
▶︎Available transportation: Seoul subway lines 1 to 9, city buses, village buses, public bicycle Ttareungi
(Includes Gyeongui Line, Jungang Line, Bundang Line, Gyeongchun Line, Uisinseol Line, and Sillim Line, but excludes Shinbundang Line)
▶︎How to apply: Apply via smartphone or physical card (first 3,000 won card purchase)
How to apply for a Gifu Transportation Card Cost Application Schedule Site
How to apply for a Gifu Transportation Card Cost Application Schedule Site
It is said that the Climate Card, which provides one-stop unlimited use, is expected to reduce the use of passenger cars by 13,000, reduce greenhouse gases by 32,000 tons per year, and reduce transportation fares for the working class. Statistics show that 500,000 Seoul citizens It is said that it is possible to save 340,000 won per person per year.
You can apply for the Climate Companion Card using a physical card and a smartphone app. The physical card requires an initial purchase of 3,000 won and can be used by topping up 65,000 won every month.
As a note of caution, you can use the Gifu Companion Card when boarding in Seoul and getting off in other areas such as Gyeonggi-Incheon, but there is a disadvantage that you cannot use the Gifu Companion Card when boarding in areas other than Seoul.
🔗 Download the Climate Companion Card app
Please note that application app download information will be announced later on the Seoul Metropolitan Government traffic information site above.
Climate Companion Card application process
Let’s learn about the application method and procedures.
Apply for the Climate Companion Card: You can apply by filling out the online application form on the Seoul Metropolitan Government’s official website or at a place where you can receive a physical card.
Card recharge: After issuing the Climate Companion Card, make an initial purchase of 3,000 won, then recharge 65,000 won every month.
Areas where the card can be used: Available when using Seoul Subway Lines 1 to 9, city buses, village buses, and public bicycle Ttareungi, excluding the Shinbundang Line.
Application period: Please apply from July 24 after pilot operation from January to May of next year. It may be delayed depending on the schedule.
The benefit of purchasing a Climate Companion Card as a group is that businesses with 100 or more employees can purchase the ‘Climate Companion Card’ and receive benefits such as a reduction in transportation burden when distributing it to employees.
Currently, it is not possible to apply for the Gifu Companion Card in 2023, but you can save on transportation costs by applying for and using the current economical transportation card.
🔗 Click here to apply for an economical transportation card (select from 23 options)
There are two ways to apply for an economical transportation card: downloading the app and applying on the website. If you have not yet applied, please see the benefit information below and apply immediately. Among these, we have compiled a list of popular economical transportation cards.
[K Bank]
MY check card
Economical Transportation Plus [BC Card]
Economical transportation
Plus [Shinhan Card]
Economical transportation
Shinhan Card
S20 Check [Samsung Card]
Economical Transportation Plus
Samsung Check Card [Hana Card]
Economical transportation
my pass mapae
Credit card
(Hana-BC) [Samsung Card]
Economical Transportation Plus Samsung Card [Kookmin]
KB Kookmin Economical Transportation Plus Check Card
The advantage of the economical transportation card is the maximum discount rate. You can accumulate mileage of up to 20% with the economical transportation card app that saves up to 30% + up to 10% of the economical transportation card benefits.
Also, it feels more convenient to download the app, register as a member, and then apply. You can download the economical transportation card app for Android and iPhone and apply. The application method is very simple, so please apply directly through the download app information link.
🔗 Download the economical transportation card application app for Android
🔗 Download the economical transportation card application app for iPhone
Summary of disadvantages of Climate Companion Card
According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport in 2022, the average monthly public transportation fare for Seoul citizens is 72,000, and the Justice Party predicts that the 65,000 won monthly fare for the Climate Companion Card will be a discount of 5,000 to 6,000 won from the original fare paid by citizens. It is in a state of being.
Currently, the city bus fare in Seoul has increased by 300 won, and if you spend an additional 600 won per day to commute to work, you will have to pay an additional 18,000 won per month in transportation expenses. It is pointed out that the government is reducing the transportation fee by 5,000 won while raising it by 18,000. This is the first drawback.
The second is that it only applies to residents of the Seoul area, so it does not apply to the common people in Gyeonggi-do and Incheon. Why only Seoul? Residents coming from Gyeonggi-do to Seoul cannot use it. One-stop convenience The point of using this added part is that it no longer has any meaning.
In any case, there seems to be a bigger difference in opinion in that the meaning of the benefits is fading as transportation costs are raised, and the discrimination between citizens of Seoul and Incheon, Gyeonggi Province, should also be paid attention to. It seems that the Yoon Seok-yeol government will receive a bitter evaluation as it appears to be similar to the policy of reducing taxes on the wealthy in Gangnam and implementing a generous policy.
This was a time to learn about the pros and cons of the Economical Transportation Card and the Climate Companion Card, how to apply, price, application schedule, and application site.