Gyeonggi-do Opens New Concept Public Transport Service 'Bus Lounge' in Sadang

[Asia Economy (Suwon) = Reporter Lee Young-gyu] The 'Gyeonggi Bus Lounge,' a resting space for bus passengers traveling between Gyeonggi Province and Seoul, will open at Sadang Station on the 5th.

The Gyeonggi Bus Lounge is a new concept public transportation service introduced by Gyeonggi Province for the first time this year to enhance the convenience of public transportation by creating a comfortable and pleasant waiting area for metropolitan bus passengers.

This Gyeonggi Bus Lounge was established by leasing a total area of 176.76㎡ (88.38㎡ on the 3rd floor and 88.38㎡ on the 4th floor) on the 3rd and 4th floors of the Geumgang Building in front of Exit 4 of Sadang Station, Seoul, where there is usually a large number of bus passengers waiting.

Sadang Station, a transfer station where Seoul Metropolitan Subway Lines 2 and 4 intersect, sees more than 30,000 daily bus passengers traveling between Gyeonggi Province and Seoul.

Especially during the evening rush hour, there is a long queue exceeding 200 meters, causing significant inconvenience to bus passengers for a long time.

In response, the province installed a 'Bus Arrival Information Monitor' at this location under the concept of 'Waiting is Happiness,' allowing passengers to check bus arrival status, weather, and fine dust levels. Additionally, tables and a total of 48 seats (22 on the 3rd floor and 26 on the 4th floor) were provided so passengers can comfortably wait for the bus seated.

In particular, air conditioning, heating, and air purification facilities were installed so passengers can wait for the bus without worrying about heat, cold, rain, snow, or fine dust. Various convenience facilities such as a nursing room, Wi-Fi, USB charging ports, and water purifiers are also available.

The lounge operating hours are from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekdays and from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.

The province is also promoting the introduction of seat-reservation bus routes linked with the Gyeonggi Bus Lounge.

Park Tae-hwan, Director of the Transportation Bureau of the province, said, "The Gyeonggi Bus Lounge is part of the 7th term provincial government’s goal of realizing 'public transportation more convenient than private cars in Gyeonggi.' We will do our best to operate it as a space where residents who commute long distances for a long time can use it comfortably and pleasantly."

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