Seoul taps delivery riders to spot, report danger early (opens original article in a new tab)

Seoul has launched a program enlisting delivery riders to identify and report hazards like potholes and flooding, using their knowledge of the city's streets for safety improvements.

• Seoul Metropolitan Government launched the 2026 Seoul Citizen Safety Guardians program
• 20 delivery riders are enlisted to identify hazards like potholes and flooding
• Program aims to use riders' knowledge of streets for safety improvements