Increase of 2 Commuter Buses in Namdong Industrial Complex, Incheon... Total 10 Buses in Operation

Citizens are lining up to board the commuter bus to Namdong National Industrial Complex.
[Photo by Namdong-gu, Incheon]

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Hyesook] Namdong-gu, Incheon announced on the 29th that it will increase the number of shared commuter buses in the Namdong National Industrial Complex by 2 from the existing number.

The district has been operating free commuter buses for workers in the Namdong Industrial Complex since 2015, and earlier this year, due to budget shortages, it reduced the number from 10 to 8 buses.

However, considering the significant inconvenience to users and concerns about COVID-19 infections due to increased passengers, the district decided to add 2 more buses starting this month.

The 45-seat Namdong Industrial Complex commuter buses operate 78 trips daily during commuting hours, serving an average of about 1,800 workers.

The Namdong Industrial Complex faces severe traffic congestion and parking difficulties during commuting hours, and especially lacks sufficient public transportation routes connecting the subway stations and the industrial complex.

In particular, a satisfaction survey conducted last year on commuter bus users showed that over 97% of companies and workers responded that they were "satisfied," making the Namdong Industrial Complex commuter bus service an essential transportation means for industrial complex workers.

Lee Kang-ho, Mayor of Namdong-gu, stated, "Since the majority of commuter bus users are socially vulnerable groups such as women and youth, this service is essential," adding, "We will continuously improve the commuter bus operations to contribute to employment expansion in small and medium-sized enterprises."

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