Public vehicles sitting idle in district office parking lots on weekends and holidays will be transformed into a reliable means of transport for local residents. Jung-gu District in Ulsan will officially launch its "Public Vehicle Sharing Service" on the 4th to improve mobility for vulnerable populations and enhance the use of public resources.
The service, which lends district-owned vehicles to residents free of charge on holidays when administrative operations are not in session, is expected to become a leading example of sharing economy practices within the local community.
A total of five vehicles are available for rental. These include three sedans (Morning, Avante, and Ioniq) suitable for light outings and travel, one van (Starex) for group transportation, and one cargo truck (Porter) for moving goods, allowing residents to use them for various purposes.
Vehicle rental is entirely free. However, users must cover actual expenses including fuel costs, highway tolls, and any fines incurred during operation.
Eligible users are residents registered in Jung-gu who are basic livelihood security recipients, members of the near-poor class, single-parent families, or multicultural families.
Even if the applicant does not drive personally, a designated proxy may take the wheel. For safety, drivers must be license holders between 26 and 64 years of age and must have no history of criminal punishment for gross negligence accidents within the past two years to be eligible to rent a vehicle.
Residents wishing to use a vehicle must complete their application between 10 days and at least 5 days before the desired date of use. Applications can be submitted online through "Shared Nuri," a public resource sharing portal, or in person at the Accounting Division of the Jung-gu District Office.
"We hope this opening of public vehicles will provide tangible support for the weekend outings and daily mobility of vulnerable residents," a Jung-gu official said. "We will manage the service thoroughly so that residents can use the vehicles safely and comfortably."
