Iksan City Overhauls City Bus Routes to Align with Residents' Needs

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Gominhyeong] Iksan City is undertaking a major overhaul by introducing a trunk-feeder system to the city bus route network.

On the 11th, according to Iksan City, a task force team involving the bus industry has been formed and a service contract has been initiated to reform the public transportation operation system.

This service contract is expected to include a comprehensive overhaul such as revamping the outdated city bus route system and introducing the trunk-feeder system. In particular, it will focus on analyzing the route system centered around three key hub areas.

The plan is to operate buses (trunk lines) from the city to major routes such as Hamyeol, Geumma, and Yeosan, where passengers can transfer to feeder lines to move to 11 towns and townships including Ungpo and Seongdang.

By dividing the previously unified city bus routes into urban (trunk) and town/township (feeder) lines, the route turnover rate can increase, allowing for longer dispatch intervals and more efficient route adjustments.

As a result, residents in towns and townships will be able to conveniently use buses near their homes, and it is expected to improve both the safety and welfare of bus drivers.

Mayor Jeong Heon-yul stated, “Since public transportation users are the citizens, we will actively gather opinions and prepare efficient operation plans.”

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