Paldal-gu Free Electric Vehicle Rental Service Launched in Haengung-dong

Suwon City announced on the 14th that it has deployed electric vehicles—eco-friendly transportation for the "Eco-Mobility Suwon 2013" event—at the Haengung-dong Community Center, making them available for free use by residents in the pilot project area.

The rental eligibility criteria apply to residents of Sinpung and Jangan-dong, the designated pilot areas for the eco-mobility project, and are limited to those age 26 and older who hold a valid driver's license.

Vehicle operation is restricted to within Suwon City limits, and usage time is capped at three hours. Rentals are available during business hours from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and vehicles must be used for non-commercial, legitimate purposes only.

During the eco-mobility event period, operation of the electric vehicles will be entrusted to a subcontracted transportation operator, which will deploy them as a call-taxi service for short-distance transfers to local hospitals for seniors, children, and persons with mobility difficulties. The service will operate on a dispatch basis, with drivers sent to the caller's location upon request.

A district official stated, "Through this initiative, we aim to promote 'Eco-Mobility Suwon 2013' and provide residents with an opportunity to experience electric vehicles, thereby fostering greater public understanding of eco-friendly transportation."