# Daejeon Launches Pilot Parking Zones for Shared E-Kickboards and Bikes

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- Published: 2026-10-19T00:45:41.778Z
- Publisher: Hallyu Brief

> Daejeon City has started a pilot program requiring shared e-kickboards and bicycles to be parked only in designated zones at five locations across the city.

## Key points

1. The pilot covers 217 designated spots, including 99 PM parking lots and 48 Tashu stations.
2. Rental operators will charge users a penalty for parking outside designated zones.
3. The city plans to add more PM parking lots around major transit hubs through next year.

## What is the new parking pilot in Daejeon?

Daejeon City announced on October 19 that it has started a pilot program for designated parking zones for shared e-kickboards and shared bicycles. The city is running the program with private operators, including Jeeku, to keep pedestrians and transport-vulnerable people safe and to build more orderly parking habits.

## Where are the pilot zones?

| Location | Area |
|---|---|
| Woosong University-Daedong Station | Pilot zone |
| City Hall Station | Pilot zone |
| Galleria Time World | Pilot zone |
| Chungnam National University | Pilot zone |
| Yuseong Hot Spring Station | Pilot zone |

Within these areas, 217 spots are designated: 99 dedicated parking lots for personal mobility devices (PM), 48 Tashu rental stations, and 70 bicycle racks managed by district offices.

## What happens if riders park outside the zones?

Rental operators will charge users their own penalty fee for parking violations. The city hopes this will encourage riders to follow parking rules.

## Why is the city doing this?

According to Park Jong-bok, director of the Construction and Housing Bureau, the project is meant to prevent abandoned PMs. He also said the city wants to make PMs a practical short-distance option once construction of the Daejeon Urban Rail Line 2 tram starts in earnest.

## How can residents report illegal parking?

Since July last year, the city has run a reporting system for abandoned shared e-kickboards and bicycles and illegal parking at daejeon-pm.kr. Daejeon currently operates 992 PM parking lots citywide, and it plans to keep adding more around major transit hubs through next year.

## For international fans

If you visit Daejeon, look for marked parking lines and signboards near transit stations and campuses before leaving a shared scooter or bike, since parking outside these zones can now lead to a penalty.

## FAQ

### Where is the Daejeon shared e-kickboard pilot running?

The pilot runs at five locations: Woosong University-Daedong Station, City Hall Station, Galleria Time World, Chungnam National University, and Yuseong Hot Spring Station.

### What happens if I park a shared scooter outside a designated zone?

The rental operator will charge you its own penalty fee for parking outside a designated zone, according to the city's plan.

### Where can I report abandoned shared scooters in Daejeon?

The city runs a reporting system for abandoned shared e-kickboards and bicycles at daejeon-pm.kr.

## Sources

- [Yonhap News](https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20261019025200063)

_Written and translated with AI from official announcements and Korean media reports. If something is wrong, please let us know._