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Shinbundang Line, also known as the Golden Line. Many people are using it. The Shinbundang Line, known as the golden route connecting Suwon-Suji-Pangyo-Bundang-Gangnam, provides convenience to passengers with comfortable facilities and unmanned operation, accurate departure and arrival times.
However, if you are using the Shinbundang Line, you will know that the fare is extremely expensive. It’s really absurd. I currently live near Gwanggyo Station, and my company is Gangnam Station. If you commute without using the Shinbundang Line commuter pass,
per day
One way 3,050 won / round trip 6,100 won
20 days
One way 61,000 won / round trip 122,000 won
30 days
One way 91,500 won / round trip 183,000 won
As of 30 days, if you use the subway ‘only’, you will incur an exorbitant amount of over 180,000 won round-trip. It’s a pity that public transportation costs so much, so I use a commuter pass for the Shinbundang Line.
Shinbundang Line Commuter Pass, what is it?
The Shinbundang Line Commuter Pass is a transportation card that offers discounts on fares according to the ‘section of use’ for customers who use the ‘Shinbundang Line’.
– Available only for subway sections (no transfer by bus) 신분당선 정기권
– Differential application depending on the distance used (requires to check distance proportionality, see below) 좋은뉴스
– 60 times in 30 days (automatically expires after 30 days)
If you only commute by subway, use the Shinbundang Line, or use the Shinbundang Line on your way to and from work, using a commuter pass for the Shinbundang Line is another option. Then we’ll see how to check if it’s a good idea to apply for a commuter pass.
Can I apply for a commuter pass for Shinbundang Line?
Before applying for a commuter pass for the Shinbundang Line, you should find out whether applying for and using a commuter pass based on the station you commute to will help you save on transportation costs.
First, let’s find out how much discount you get based on commuting from [Gwanggyo Station-Gangnam Station] using the Shinbundang Line.
1. Go to the Seoul Transportation Corporation Cyber Station website below.
http://www.seoulmetro.co.kr/kr/cyberStation.do?menuIdx=538#wayInfo
Seoul Transportation Corporation Cyber Station
Select Day Weekday Saturday Select Holiday Hour 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Select Minute 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 4
www.seoulmetro.co.kr
2. Select [Gwanggyo Station] as the departure station and [Gangnam Station] as the destination station.
3. Check the part on the left that says commuter pass 99,100 won (13 steps for distance proportional).
4. Calculate whether using a commuter pass is beneficial.
– (Based on the 20th) When using a commuter pass: KRW 99,100
– (Based on the 20th) When not using a commuter pass: 122,000 won
∴ (based on 20 days) If you use a commuter pass, you can save 22,900 won compared to not using it.
In conclusion, it can be said that using a commuter pass is more profitable. Since the commuter pass is based on 60 trips in 30 days, if it is calculated based on 30 days 60 times,
– (based on 30 days) When using a commuter pass: KRW 99,100
– (based on 30 days) Unused commuter pass: KRW 183,000
∴ (based on 30 days) If you use a commuter pass, you can save 83,900 won compared to not using it.
Although it is a simple mathematical calculation, it is said that using a commuter pass on the Shinbundang Line can reduce public transportation costs by nearly 50%. You can’t help but use it, right?
How to apply for a commuter pass for Shinbundang Line?
Applying for a commuter pass for the Shinbundang Line is really simple. You only need to prepare the issuance fee of 2,500 won and the charging fee (cash) if you plan to use it immediately.
1. Go directly to the station staff on the Shinbundang Line and ask for a commuter pass. Any station on the Shinbundang Line doesn’t matter.
2. Pay the issuance fee of KRW 2,500 and pick up the card.
3. After charging, it can be used! How to recharge below!
Receive cash receipt benefits at Hometax
The Shinbundang Line commuter pass can only be charged in cash, and you can receive cash receipt benefits by registering your commuter pass at Hometax. Be sure to register to receive benefits!
1. Connect to Hometax.
https://www.hometax.go.kr/
National Tax Service Home Tax
www.hometax.go.kr
2. Inquiry/Issue → Cash Receipt → Cash Receipt Issuance Means → Consumer Issuance Means Management
3. Enter your card number → Enter your ID card number and card name (I used ‘Shinbundang selection pass ticket’) in the direct input and click Register, and you’re done!
concluding
So far, we have learned about the Shinbundang Line commuter pass.
With the Shinbundang Line Commuter Pass I mentioned, you can reduce the public transportation fare, which is a fixed expense.
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