SEOUL, Sept. 21 (Korea Bizwire) — Traffic accidents involving personal mobility devices, such as electric scooters, soared fourfold from 2018 to 2020, government data showed Tuesday, raising alarm over the safety of riders. According to the data from the National Police Agency, disclosed by Rep. Huh Young of the Democratic Party, the number of traffic [...]
SEOUL, July 22 (Korea Bizwire) — Electric scooter sharing companies are stepping up to diversify by introducing electric bicycles, or building parking spaces reserved for personal mobility vehicles. Following setbacks caused by a new mandatory helmet policy and stricter enforcement on illegal parking, these startups are trying to come up with alternative means of survival. [...]
SEOUL, May 17 (Korea Bizwire) — LG Electronics Inc. on Monday introduced wireless charging solutions for electric scooters as the South Korean tech giant eyes to expand its presence in the mobility sector. LG said it has established electric scooter wireless charging stations in Bucheon, west of Seoul, in partnership with local electric scooter sharing [...]
SEOUL, May 14 (Korea Bizwire) — On Thursday, when new safety regulations on personal mobility devices entered effect along with the revised Road Traffic Act, police officers were deployed around subways stations, where many electric scooter users are found. Under the revised law, people cannot use personal mobility devices, including e-scooters, without a helmet and [...]
SEOUL, May 11 (Korea Bizwire) — Unlicensed drivers of electric scooters and other personal mobility devices will face a fine of 100,000 won (US$89) starting Thursday amid growing concerns about their safety, police said. The National Police Agency said Tuesday that under the amended Road Traffic Act, which takes effect Thursday, riders will be required [...]
UIJEONGBU, Dec. 22 (Korea Bizwire) — Gyeonggi Province is stepping up to create a safer environment for electric scooters and other personal mobility vehicles. The province announced plans on Monday to create a convenient and safe environment for personal mobility users. The province will first pave separate lanes for personal mobility vehicles to allow them [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 10 (Korea Bizwire) — Electric scooters and other motor-based personal transportation vehicles will be allowed to start using bicycle lanes across the country Thursday, the government said. Under the amended laws on road traffic and bicycle use approved by the National Assembly in May, personal mobility devices, which refer to transporters that weigh [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 10 (Korea Bizwire) — Six out of ten South Korean users of personal mobility devices such as electric scooters are riding them on sidewalks instead of abiding by the traffic law that requires them to ride on the road. The Korea Transportation Safety Authority (KOSTA) said Wednesday it had observed and analyzed the [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 9 (Korea Bizwire) — Electric scooters and other personal transporters will be allowed to use bicycle lanes at Han River parks starting this week, the Seoul city government said Wednesday. Use of the lanes was granted under revised laws on road traffic and bicycle use, which are set to take effect Thursday, the [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 30 (Korea Bizwire) — Electric scooter sharing companies in South Korea will continue to prohibit unlicensed minors from using their services despite a new law easing the minimum age requirements, joining government-led efforts to address safety concerns, the transport ministry said Monday. Local e-scooter sharing platforms currently offer their services to customers aged [...]