Seoul ' s new bus stops to feature free Wi - Fi , mobile phone chargers SEOUL , June 9 ( Yonhap ) -- Conventional bus stops on Seoul ' s main streets will have futuristic features , such as free Wi - Fi , mobile phone chargers and air purifiers , starting later this year , the metropolitan government said Tuesday . The government of Seoul said it will begin test operations of the futuristic bus stops , dubbed " Smart Shelters , " at 10 locations in October before expanding the new features to all bus stops located on exclusive median bus lanes throughout the capital next year . Seoul has exclusive bus lanes in the center of roads or at roadsides . The city will first install the ICT - based bus stops at all those located in the middle of roads before considering expanding to all roadside bus stops after a review of the initial operations . This photo , provided by the Seoul City Hall , shows one of the candidate designs for the capital ' s futuristic bus stops . ( PHOTO NOT FOR SALE ) ( Yonhap ) According to the municipal government , the Smart Shelters will be equipped with things most wanted by citizens waiting for buses , such as wireless mobile phone chargers , heated chairs and free Wi - Fi . In addition , ceiling - type air cleaners , indoor and outdoor air quality monitors , air curtains blocking the inflow of outdoor air , systems that provide fine dust information , and screen doors will be installed at the shelters to help keep the air clean . The shelters will also have surveillance cameras , an emergency bell and a heart defibrillator in case of emergencies , municipal officials said , adding Internet of Things sensors will inform passengers of the exact arrivals of incoming buses . They said such bus stops featuring diversified functions and services are unprecedented worldwide . The Seoul government said it will finalize the design of the Smart Shelters after inviting citizens to vote online on three candidates at its website until June 24 . ycm @ yna . co . kr ( END )