Seoul launches 'Modu's Card' transit pass Sept. 1, replacing Climate Companion Card

Seoul is set to introduce its new integrated public transit pass, the 'Modu's Card,' on September 1. This move comes as the current 'Climate Companion Card' program concludes at the end of August.

The 'Climate Companion Pass,' a specialized version of the 'Modu's Card' for Seoul residents, will incorporate enhanced benefits tailored to the city. A key feature is the expansion of the youth category, raising the age limit from 34 to 39 for Seoul residents. The 'Modu's Card' system automatically applies the most advantageous discount, either a percentage-based refund (20% standard, 30% for youth) or a fixed-rate plan.

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We have been able to block the benefit gap for citizens due to the termination of the Climate Companion Card and enhance user convenience through close consultation with Seoul City.

To ensure a seamless transition, Seoul will extend the validity of its existing 'Climate Companion Card' for one month. Those who charged their prepaid 'Climate Companion Card' by August 31 can use it until September 29, while postpaid users can utilize it until September 30. This aims to prevent any disruption in transit benefits for citizens.

The 'Modu's Card' has seen significant adoption, surpassing 6 million users as of August 29, with a million new users joining in the approximately three months since it reached 5 million users. Kim Yong-seok, head of the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, stated that close collaboration with Seoul City has ensured no benefit gaps for citizens following the 'Climate Companion Card's' discontinuation. Seoul City's acting Deputy Mayor for Administration, Jung Sang-hoon, affirmed the city's commitment to continuous benefit expansion for convenient and affordable public transportation.

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Going forward, we will continue to lead transportation innovation to ensure all Seoul citizens can enjoy convenient and affordable transportation welfare through continuous benefit expansion of the Climate Companion Pass.