Gyeonggi Province Selects 5 New Regional Public Bus Routes

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Kim Gap-dong] Gyeonggi Province announced on the 25th that it selected 5 new regional public bus routes within the province for 2024 during the Gyeonggi Bus Policy Committee held on the 20th.

The selected routes are: △Suwon (Suwon Station~Uman-dong~Gyeonggi University~Pangyo), △Hwaseong (Dongtan 1~Giheung Dongtan IC~Hwrang Park~Geumtocheon Bridge~Pangyo Station), △Pyeongtaek (Samsung Electronics~Goduk International New City~Songtan Area~Jinwi Station~Pangyo Station~Yatap Station), △Pocheon (Gyeongbok University~Pocheon City Hall~Daejin University~Daebang Apartment~Byeolnae Station), and △Yangju (Dukjeong Station~Hoecheon New City~Okjeong New City~Byeolnae Station), for a total of 5 routes across 5 cities and counties.

The province explained that it received applications for 13 new routes from 9 cities and counties in March and selected 5 of them.

The 5 selected routes will proceed through related procedures targeting the commencement of service in June next year, following operator selection through bidding and service launch preparation.

Kim Sang-su, Director of the Transportation Bureau, said, "We anticipate that the opening of new routes will significantly improve transportation convenience for residents," and added, "Going forward, we will continue to expand regional public bus services to improve the quality of life for residents."