New 'Convenient G(i) Bus' Route Connects Seorak in Gapyeong to Jamsil Starting October

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Eom In-yong] Gapyeong County announced on the 9th that it will launch a new 'Gyeonggi Convenient G(i) Bus' route P7001, operating between Seorak-myeon and Seoul's Jamsil Station, starting October 1st, with stops and schedules finalized.

The 'Gyeonggi Convenient G Bus' is a seat-reservation wide-area bus that is a complete overhaul of the existing 'Gyeonggi Premium Bus', operating only during weekday commute hours and stopping at major transit hubs.

The new route departs from Hyojung Magnolia International Hospital in Seorak-myeon, passes through Ulup Village, Seorak Terminal, and Seorak 5-Day Market, and connects to Jamsil Station. Service operates twice daily in both directions on weekdays only, with no service on weekends and holidays.

During morning commute hours, buses depart from the hospital at 6:35 a.m. heading to Jamsil, and depart from Jamsil Station at 8:00 a.m. heading to Seorak. During evening commute hours, buses depart from the hospital at 5:30 p.m. heading to Jamsil and depart from Jamsil Station at 6:55 p.m. heading to Seorak.

Passengers can reserve all seats through the mobile app 'MiRi (Miri)'.

Reservations are available starting 7 days before the operation date at 10:00 a.m. until one hour before departure. Payment is processed on-site using registered transportation cards. The fare is 3,050 won based on Gyeonggi circular bus rates and will be adjusted to 3,450 won following Gyeonggi Province's bus fare increase starting October 27th.

Tak Hye-kyung, Director of the Transportation Division, said, "This new route will serve as a practical alternative for Seorak-myeon residents who have experienced inconveniences due to full buses and vehicle shortages during commute hours," and added, "We will continue to make efforts to expand wide-area transportation networks to guarantee residents' mobility rights and improve the transportation environment."