Icheon to Launch New Regional Bus Route from Bubal to Jamsil Starting March 13

[Suwon Ilbo=Eom In-yong Reporter] Icheon City announced on the 7th that it will begin full operation of a new direct-seat regional bus connecting Bubal-eup and Seoul's Jamsil starting March 13.

The new regional bus route operates directly from Eungam-ri in Bubal-eup, passing through Sinhal-ri and Joongpo-dong, Baeksa IC, and arriving at the bus stop near Jamsil Station Exits 1 and 11.

Following final selection by the Route Selection Review Committee of the Metropolitan Area Broad Transit Commission under the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport last year, the city has completed all administrative procedures including operator selection, vehicle acquisition, and hiring and licensing of transportation workers before commencing operations.

The opening of this route is expected to improve Seoul accessibility for residents of Bubal-eup and Joongpo-dong, and is anticipated to help disperse demand from the congested G2100 regional bus during peak commute hours.

Additionally, with the addition of this third regional bus route following the G2100 and 3401 regional buses, the city has further strengthened its metropolitan transit network.

Mayor Sung Su-suk inspected vehicles and passenger convenience facilities on the 7th ahead of operations and met with transportation operators and workers to confirm operational readiness.

Mayor Sung stated, "Since this is a long-distance route, safety must be the top priority above all else," and requested, "Please do your best to ensure safe operations and provide courteous service so that citizens can use the buses with peace of mind."

He further emphasized, "Going forward, we will continue to expand the metropolitan transit network and strive to provide public transportation services that residents can feel and benefit from, to enhance convenience for citizens' commutes and school transportation."