Muan-gun to Start 1000 Won Bus Service from January Next Year

Adults 1,000 Won, Elementary to High School Students 500 Won... Implementation of Single Fare System

Muan-gun will change the rural bus fare system to a "flat fare system" starting January 1 next year. (Photo by Muan-gun)

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Oh Hwan-ju] Muan County, Jeollanam-do (Governor Kim San) announced on the 22nd that starting January 1 next year, the rural bus fare system, which was operated on a distance-based fare system, will be changed to a 'flat fare system.'

The current distance-based fare system charges a basic fare of 1,500 KRW for adults, 1,200 KRW for middle and high school students, and 750 KRW for elementary school students, with an additional charge of about 132 KRW per kilometer for distances exceeding 10 km.

If a resident of Yangwol Village in Haeje disembarks at Muan Terminal, the bus fare is 5,000 KRW (36.4 km), and the fare from Illo to Cheonggye is 2,400 KRW (17.1 km).

The rural bus flat fare system is much cheaper than the distance-based fare system. The same fare applies anywhere on the rural bus routes except for seat buses, with fares set at 1,000 KRW for adults and 500 KRW for elementary, middle, and high school students.

With the implementation of the flat fare system, not only will the basic fare be reduced, but the fare calculation work by drivers based on distance will also be simplified, which is expected to improve public transportation services.

Additionally, the public buses (routes 50 and 55) that circulate through Oryong, Namak, Samhyang-eup, and Illo-eup will apply the same cash fares as the rural buses: 1,000 KRW for general passengers and 500 KRW for elementary, middle, and high school students. Card payment fares will remain unchanged to allow free transfers with Mokpo city buses.

Governor Kim San said, “We expect that the implementation of the flat fare system will not only reduce the transportation cost burden for local residents but also alleviate mobility inconveniences for the elderly. We will continue to strive to realize transportation welfare that residents can feel.”

Meanwhile, the county has signed a business agreement with Muan Transportation Co., Ltd. to implement the rural bus flat fare system and plans to prepare for full-scale operation and publicize it to residents.

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