Yeoju City Launches Ddokbus (DRT) in Ganam-eup...Connecting Underserved Transit Areas Densely

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Eom In-yong] Yeoju City announced on the 13th that it recently held an opening ceremony for the demand-responsive transit service 'Ddokbus' at Ganam Taepyeong Culture Park.

The opening ceremony marked the official beginning of the pilot project for public transportation system reform being pursued by the city, organized to resolve the long-standing transportation inconvenience of Ganam-eup residents.

The ceremony was attended by key guests including Mayor Lee Chung-woo, City Council Chair Park Doo-hyung, Gyeonggi Provincial Council Member Seo Kwang-beom, and Yeoju City Council Member Gyeong Gyu-myeong, as well as citizens.

The event proceeded in the following order: ▲Ddokbus project progress report ▲opening remarks and congratulatory messages ▲ribbon-cutting ceremony ▲gift presentation.

In particular, transportation operator Daewon Express Co., Ltd. garnered attention by preparing a special event where the first Ddokbus passengers in Ganam-eup received transportation cards worth 100,000 won.

Daewon Express Co., Ltd. has also been taking the lead in community outreach activities, having donated Onnuri gift certificates worth 5 million won to Yeoju City on the occasion of Chuseok in September.

Through the opening of Ddokbus in Ganam-eup, the city expects to alleviate transportation burdens for students returning home late and their parents, and anticipates improvements in overall living transportation environments, including revitalization of local commerce and improved mobility for seniors.

Mayor Lee Chung-woo said, "I hope that the opening of this Ddokbus will resolve transportation inconvenience for Ganam-eup residents and serve as an opportunity for local commerce and the economy to regain vitality."