Hwaseong Urban Corporation Expands On-Demand 'Ttok Bus' Service in Paltan Area, Launches Public Awareness Campaign

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Lee Min-jung] Hwaseong Urban Corporation (President Han Byeong-hong, hereinafter HU Corporation) announced on the 13th that it conducted joint public awareness activities with related agencies to effectively inform citizens about the expanded operations and service enhancements of the 'Ttok Bus' currently operating in the Paltan area of Hwaseong City's western region.

HU Corporation's 'Ttok Bus' is a customized public transportation service based on a demand-responsive transit (DRT) system that operates flexibly in response to passenger requests without fixed routes, contributing to improved mobility for residents in transportation-underserved areas and addressing public transportation gaps within the region.

This public awareness campaign was prepared to enhance citizens' understanding and promote service usage in accordance with the expansion of the Paltan Ttok Bus service area that began on May 1st and the extension of flexible operating hours (expanded from 3 hours to 12 hours).

In particular, at the on-site promotion held on the 12th at the Paltan Nonghyup Hanaro Mart area, officials from key related agencies and local organizations—including the Hwaseong City Council Urban Development Committee, Paltan-myeon, Paltan Nonghyup, and the Headmen's Council—participated and demonstrated their interest and commitment to supporting the expansion of the Ttok Bus service.

Participants at the event provided information to citizens about Ttok Bus usage methods, expanded operating hours, and service details, and distributed promotional materials. At the scene, inquiries regarding service usage as well as active suggestions for improvements were received, and these are expected to contribute to citizen-centered public transportation operations and future service improvements.

Prior to this on-site promotion, HU Corporation conducted the first public awareness campaign from the 29th to the 30th of last month, and is continuing the second phase of promotional activities from May 11th to 15th, making continuous efforts to increase awareness of the 'Paltan Ttok Bus' and expand citizen touchpoints.

HU Corporation President Han Byeong-hong stated, "Since the expansion of the Paltan Ttok Bus service, citizen interest and service inquiries have been steadily increasing," and added, "Through this joint promotional campaign, we will do our best to establish it as a convenient public transportation service that more citizens can easily use."