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There are a lot of people who felt uncomfortable because of the shared kickboard that was set up randomly on the side of the road.

It has been a month since the Seoul Metropolitan Government started towing these neglected shared kickboards.

On average, more than 100 vehicles are being towed a day, and both towing and storage fees are borne by the kickboard companies.

However, the people who use the kickboard are not taking any responsibility, so there are voices calling for improvement.



Reporter Jung Jun-ho reports.



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A railroad crossing in Seodaemun, Seoul, where there is a lot of traffic.



Abandoned electric kickboards are blocking the passage.



In less than 30 minutes, a shared kickboard company collected 11 illegally parked and stopped kickboards in this area.




Even if you put it away and carry it all day like this, someone stops the kickboard anywhere and disappears.



From the 15th of last month, the Seoul Metropolitan Government immediately started towing electric scooters left behind near subway stations, bus stops and crossings.



In fact, when I went to the tow storage in Mapo-gu, there were about 40 kickboards in a row.




Shared kickboard companies cost millions of won every day, including 40,000 won to tow one vehicle and storage fee.



Unlike rental cars, where the violative driver is fined, the kickboard user is not responsible.



However, companies are unable to charge users for towing costs.



This is because of concerns about user churn.



[Lee, Dong - Keun / Personal Mobility Industry Council chief: would not grow and shrink a bit in the user's desire to use steps (there is a danger)



companies are saying traction is being made in obscure places and needs to establish clear criteria.



Giving more time to rearrange the kickboard is suggested as an alternative, but it is pointed out that improving the awareness of users comes first.



[Jo Jae-hyun / Kickboard user: Is there some responsibility for the user? (Penalty too) I think it should be supervised and used.] It seems necessary to



work with local governments to expand parking infrastructure and to come up with practical improvements to establish a proper parking culture.



(Video coverage: Hong Jong-soo, video editing: Lee Seung-yeol)