Imsil-gun, "We Come Running When Called"... Happy Bus Call Center Fully Open

Opening of Demand-Responsive Happiness Bus for Gangjin-Deokchi Area to Alleviate Rural Residents' Inconvenience

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Nosik] Imsil County operates a Happy Bus Call Center that "runs when called" to alleviate the inconvenience of residents living in areas vulnerable to public transportation.

On the 1st, the county held a plaque ceremony for the Happy Bus Call Center at Imsun Passenger Transport and operates a demand-responsive Happy Bus for residents who have difficulty using public transportation due to non-operation in rural areas.

On this day, County Governor Shim Min, Imsun Passenger Transport Co., Ltd. CEO Seo Insun, the limited licensee of the Happy Bus, county council members, and local residents attended the event to celebrate the opening of the Happy Bus.

A demand-responsive bus is a new concept transportation operation system that flexibly operates public transportation routes and schedules in remote areas to improve economic efficiency, effectiveness, and convenience. It is a "transportation service that runs when called."

The newly opened Gangjin-Deokchi area Happy Bus will be the second operation following the Unam-myeon Happy Bus launched in 2016.

It operates daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., except on Mondays and Gangjin market days (the 2nd and 7th), and the fare is a flat rate of 1000 won for adults and 500 won for elementary, middle, and high school students.

The service covers 15 villages including Sangpil, Hapil, Baegyeo, and Baegun, and reservations can be made by calling the Happy Call Center (1800-9467) one hour in advance.

The first run from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. operates by prior reservation the day before.

Gangjin-myeon mostly consists of remote areas where rural buses do not enter, and public transportation accessibility to the township is significantly lower compared to other areas.

Accordingly, the county expects that residents' transportation inconveniences will be greatly improved through this project.

Shim Min, Governor of Imsil County, said, "Through the operation of the Gangjin-Deokchi area Happy Bus, we will ensure that there are no public transportation underserved areas," and added, "We will continue to make various efforts to minimize residents' inconveniences."

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