Intercity Bus Route 6802 Between Songtan and Yatap Begins Service

[Suwon Ilbo = Reporter Lee Su-won] Pyeongtaek City announced on the 26th that it will launch a new intercity bus route (Route Number 6802) operating between Songtan and Yatap Station beginning March 4.

Route 6802 operates from the Samsung Electronics bus stop in Goduk International New City, passes through the Songtan area, and then runs via the Oasan interchange on the Gyeongbu Expressway to serve both Pangyo Station and Yatap Station. Citizens are expected to arrive at Pangyo in approximately 1 to 1 hour and 20 minutes during commuting hours.

The service will operate 3 vehicles with an average interval of approximately 90 minutes, running 12 times daily. The fare is set at the direct-seat bus rate of 2,800 won based on transportation card pricing, and transfers are available to buses in Seongnam City and the Seoul Metro area.

The existing Route 6801, which operates between Pyeongtaek Jijea Station and Seongnam, only passes through the southern areas of Pyeongtaek, causing relative inconvenience for citizens in northern areas. The launch of Route 6802 is expected to enable use not only from Goduk International New City and northern areas, but also from Jinwi-myeon (Jinwi Station), making commuting much more convenient for residents.

Pyeongtaek Mayor Jung Jang-seon stated, "This new intercity bus route is expected to provide fast and convenient public transportation services," and added, "We will review demand from users and make efforts to expand intercity transportation through phased increases in vehicle capacity to provide better transportation convenience."