Seoul’s all-inclusive "Climate Card" monthly transit pass will be usable at subway stations on the Suin-Bundang Line and the Gyeonggang Line in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, starting Saturday, according to the municipal government on Thursday.
The Climate Card is a rechargeable monthly transit pass that gives commuters access to public transport systems within the administrative boundaries of Seoul as well as select neighboring cities on the city's outskirts.
From Saturday, the Climate Card can be used at 10 subway stations on the Suin-Bundang Line: Gachon University Station, Taepyeong Station, Moran Station, Yatap Station, Imae Station, Seohyeon Station, Sunae Station, Jeongja Station, Migeum Station and Ori Station.
It will also be available for use at Pangyo Station, Seongnam Station and Imae Station on the Gyeonggang Line.
This expands the range of Seoul's Climate Card from seven subway stations in Seongnam between Moran Station and Namwirye Station on Seoul Metro's Line No. 8 to 20 stations across Seongnam. The monthly transit pass can also be used on 11 Seoul city bus routes that pass through Seongnam, said the city government.
However, for subway stations in Seongnam on the Shinbundang Line, the Climate Card will not be available for use as the line is operated by a private company, unlike other lines run by public enterprises such as Korail and Seoul Metro.
The expansion of the Climate Card in Seongnam is part of the Seoul Metropolitan Government’s efforts to make its transit pass accessible for commuters traveling between Seoul and its neighboring cities for work and school.
Since expanding to Gimpo, Gyeonggi Province, in March 2024, the transit pass has been available for use in eight other cities, including Incheon, Gunpo, Gwacheon, Goyang, Namyangju, Guri, Uijeongbu and Hanam.
On Feb. 8, Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon added that the city plans to expand the Climate Card to three neighboring cities: Gwangmyeong, Anyang and Yangju. Oh added that the city is also looking into integrating the Climate Card with K-pass, a public transportation fare refund service run by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.
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