Sarawak Delegation Explores South Korea's Innovative Transportation Systems
Key Ideas
- Sarawak Minister of Transport led a delegation to South Korea to benchmark Seoul's advanced public land transport system.
- Discussions and visits focused on topics such as urban mobility, public bus systems, technology integration, and energy efficiency.
- The delegation explored Seoul's use of electric and hydrogen buses, advanced transportation card systems, and visited key transportation facilities.
Sarawak Minister of Transport, Dato Sri Lee Kim Shin, led a delegation to South Korea to learn from Seoul's innovative transportation systems. The visit aimed to gather insights on Seoul's public land transport practices, including bus and urban traffic management, to enhance Sarawak's transportation system. Discussions with Seoul Metropolitan Government officials covered topics like urban mobility, public transport financing, and subsidy models. The delegation explored Seoul's focus on green energy, transitioning from Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses to electric and hydrogen buses to reduce carbon emissions. They also learned about Seoul's advanced transportation card system at the T-Money head office. Additionally, visits were made to LG Consulting, Network and System Science Park, Hyundai Motor Goyang Studio, and the Integrated Operations Centre at Incheon International Airport. The positive sentiment was evident as the delegation engaged in fruitful discussions and exchanged ideas with South Korean counterparts on enhancing transportation efficiency and sustainability.
Topics
Public Transit
Technology
Innovation
Transportation
Green Energy
Urban Mobility
South Korea
Benchmarking
Public Land Transport
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