Seoul's transit pass to be replaced by nationwide K-pass system Sept. 1

Seoul will roll out "Everyone's Card," a localized version of the national K-pass transit rebate program, on Sept.

1, timed to the discontinuation of the city's unlimited Climate Card pass at the end of August.

The Seoul Metropolitan Government, in partnership with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport's Metropolitan Transport Commission, said Thursday that Seoul is expanding its region-specific K-Pass perks.

Following similar moves by Gyeonggi Province, Incheon, Busan, Sejong, Gwangju, South Gyeongsang Province and Ulsan, Seoul becomes the eighth local government to enhance the card's benefits — most notably by extending the youth discount eligibility from ages 19–34 to ages 19–39.

K-pass, unlike the flat-fee Climate Card, refunds a percentage of monthly transit spending — 20 percent for general users and 30 percent for youth — or a set amount once spending passes 62,000 won ($42) for general users or 55,000 won for youth, whichever benefits the rider more.

Discounts for veterans and bike-share users are planned later.

Riders already registered for the card will h ...