Hwaseong City Corporation Expands 'Paltan Smart Bus' Service Area and Operational Improvements

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Lee Min-jeong] Hwaseong City Corporation (President Han Byung-hong, hereinafter HU Corporation) announced on the 26th that it will expand the service area of the demand-responsive transportation service 'Smart Bus' operating in the Paltan region and improve its operational method, with full implementation starting May 1st.

This service expansion was promoted by reflecting consultations with related organizations such as Paltan-myeon and Paltan Agricultural Cooperative as well as input from local residents. The operational scope, which was previously limited to certain sections, has been expanded to cover the entire Paltan region to enhance accessibility for users.

In addition, the flexible operation time that was previously limited to 3 hours has been significantly expanded to 12 hours, and single-route operation has been implemented during commute hours. Through these improvements, demand-responsive operation services are being strengthened, which is expected to improve citizen mobility convenience and enhance the efficiency of public transportation usage.

HU Corporation President Han Byung-hong stated, "Through this expansion of Paltan Smart Bus service, we will minimize public transportation gaps in the region and provide customized transportation services tailored to local characteristics," and added, "We will continue to make efforts to realize transportation welfare that citizens can experience firsthand."

For more details, please visit the Hwaseong City Corporation official website or contact the Hyangnam Transfer Terminal Operations Management Office (☎ 031-8059-5417).