A debate has resurfaced on whether to continue offering free subway rides for senior citizens in the lead-up to the April 10 general elections. A new conservative party is considering replacing the free rides with vouchers due to widening deficits caused by a rapidly aging society.
Works starts on GTX-C commuter line in Korea railjournal.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from railjournal.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Seoul Metro, the operator of subway line Nos. 1 to 8, will conduct a crackdown on fare evasions until Feb. 2. The municipal-owned corporation will conduct a special crackdown on all 275 subway stations running on Line Nos. 1 to 8. Considering the trend in the number of passengers using subway stations, the crackdown will involve Seoul Metro stationing its staff and security officers in 30 stations where a high number.
Seatless Subway Cars to Debut in Seoul Wednesday koreabizwire.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from koreabizwire.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.