Pyeongtak City Renews Bicycle Insurance, Automatic Coverage for All Residents

[Suwon Ilbo=Park Chan-hyuk Reporter] Pyeongtak City announced on the 7th that it will renew bicycle insurance coverage for all Pyeongtak residents in 2026 and continue providing protection against various bicycle accidents to ensure safe bicycle use among citizens.

'Pyeongtak City Bicycle Insurance' provides automatic enrollment for citizens registered in Pyeongtak City without any separate enrollment procedure, and covers death, permanent disability, diagnosis payments, fines, and attorney fees resulting from bicycle accidents.

In particular, the insurance covers not only accidents while riding bicycles but also some accidents caused by bicycles while pedestrians are walking, serving as a safety net in citizens' daily lives.

The insurance coverage period runs from January 1st through December 31st, and accidents occurring in other regions are also included in the coverage scope.

A city official stated, "As bicycle use increases, we are doing our best to operate the insurance so that citizens can use bicycles with confidence," and added, "We encourage you to actively utilize insurance benefits in case of accidents."