Daegu University restricts e-scooters on campus, launches shuttle bus

Daegu University will restrict electric kickboard use in certain campus areas to prevent safety accidents involving personal mobility devices.

The university said Monday it began limiting the operation and parking of electric kickboards in sections where pedestrian traffic is heavy or roads are too narrow for safe passage.

To ease the inconvenience caused by the restrictions, the university also launched a shuttle bus service connecting major facilities across campus.

The shuttle runs on weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at 10-minute intervals, departing from Biho Student Residence Hall and stopping at the College of Public Affairs intersection, Bit Plaza, Humanities Building No. 1 and the Lifelong Education Center before returning to the residence hall.

"Restricting electric kickboards on campus is an essential measure to ensure pedestrian safety and prevent accidents," Daegu University President Yoon Jae-woong said. "The shuttle bus alternative will help create a safer campus environment."