The Seoul Metropolitan Government is moving to hold a public hearing to discuss plans to raise the age for free subway rides to 70 and introduce free bus rides for senior citizens.
The Seoul Metropolitan Government received an official letter today, June 22, from the Seoul Federation of the Korean Senior Citizens Association proposing a public hearing on policies regarding public transportation for the elderly.
In response to the request from the Korean Senior Citizens Association, the city plans to co-host the public hearing and ensure that a diverse range of citizens can participate to share their opinions.
Specific details regarding the schedule and venue will be announced later through the Seoul Metropolitan Government website (seoul.go.kr).
Prior to this, Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon held a meeting with the chairman of the Seoul Federation of the Korean Senior Citizens Association on June 19 to discuss welfare policies for senior citizens' transportation.
Recently, the Seoul Metropolitan Council saw an ordinance bill that would expand public transportation fare support for the elderly to include buses pass the Transportation Committee, and it is now awaiting a vote at the plenary session.
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BREAKING: Seoul to Hold Public Hearing on Raising Subway Free-Ride Age to 70 and Expanding to Buses
Jun 22, 2026
