Yongin Special City to Launch On-Demand 'Tock Bus' Service Starting March 1

[Suwon Ilbo=Ki-ho Choi] Yongin Special City announced on the 27th that it will begin operating 'Tock Bus,' a service that can be called via mobile application or phone, starting at 6:30 a.m. on March 1.

'Tock Bus' is a demand-responsive transit (DRT) service that operates flexibly in response to user requests without fixed routes.

The main operating areas are bus stops throughout Mohyeon-eup in Cheoin-gu, Samgye High School, and Pogok-eup Administrative Welfare Center.

Four vehicles will operate daily from 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.

The final vehicle call time for the day is 10 p.m.

Citizens wishing to board can make advance reservations through the dedicated app 'Tock Ta' or call the Gyeonggi Transportation Corporation call center (1688-0181).

The base fare is 1,650 won and is paid via a transit card linked to the Tock Ta app.

Transfer discounts with general public transportation apply equally.

The service is overseen by Gyeonggi Province Transportation Corporation, with Gyeongnam Passenger Transport and Yongin Transport jointly operating the service.

Mayor Sang-il Lee stated, "We expect this to greatly help guarantee mobility rights for students commuting from Mohyeon-eup to Samgye High School and residents of rural and peripheral areas with low public transportation accessibility," and added, "We will do our best to ensure stable operations so citizens can use the service conveniently."