Sejong, More and more gas stations are expected to operate charging ports for electric vehicles (EV) under Korea’s measures to promote supply of eco-friendly vehicles by easing regulations, The Korea Herald News reported.

In addition, businesses will be allowed to operate autonomous mobile robots at parks, while the current rules restrict the range of serving robots to indoor restaurants, government officials said.

With the overhaul of the rules, gas stations will be allowed to set up EV ports as long as the facilities are equipped with safety measures.

Policymakers said the action will expand convenience for EV owners and vitalize the EV and charging facility industries.

In addition, individuals will be allowed to lend their own EV charging ports to sharing platform-oriented businesses, as long as the individuals have a license for their charging business. This will also have the effect of increasing the number of charging ports across the country.

Source: Oman News Agency