Shared Bikes and Ttareungi

Shared bikes are a short-distance means of transport that you rent and return through an app. Ttareungi (따릉이) and regional shared bikes differ in their operating entity, fare plan, available service area, return method, insurance coverage, and the criteria for handling unreturned bikes, so you must check based on the official app and its terms.

• Check the rental station location, the areas where return is allowed, and the return-success notification.
• Check the pass fare, overage charges, refunds, and unreturned-bike fees in the app.
• Check the condition of the brakes, tires, chain, saddle, and lights before departing.
• Check the safety rules under the Road Traffic Act (도로교통법), such as bike lanes, roadways, pedestrian protection, and the ban on drunk riding.
• Check the operator's terms for the insurance coverage and reporting procedure in case of an accident.

• K does not assert that "there is always a bike available everywhere in Seoul" or that "even if you have an accident, it will be covered by insurance."
• Helmets, nighttime lights, rain/ice, and being under the influence of alcohol directly affect safety judgment.
• If you leave a bike in a failed-return state, charges may keep accruing, so confirm the completed return in the app.

• "Is there a bike nearby right now?"
• "Will this accident be covered by insurance?"
• "Can I ride on the sidewalk?"
• "How much is the return-failure fee?"

The questions above require checking the real-time app status, the facts of an accident, and the laws and terms, so they are directed to the official app and the operator's customer center.