Changwon City Launches Semi-Public Operation System for City Buses... Ranked No.1 Nationwide in Public Transportation Policy Evaluation

The launch ceremony of the semi-public operation system for city buses in Changwon City
[Photo by Changwon City]

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Ju Cheol-in] Changwon City in Gyeongnam announced on the 3rd that it was selected as the top institution nationwide in the 2021 Public Transportation Policy Evaluation hosted by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport conducted a written evaluation of 161 special, metropolitan, city, and county areas nationwide, divided into four categories: public transportation facilities, public transportation services, public transportation administration and policy support, and public transportation users, reflecting resident satisfaction surveys and on-site inspection results.

Changwon City was highly evaluated for boldly introducing new public transportation policies such as implementing the semi-public bus system, being selected as a pilot city for the Spine Bus Rapid Transit system (S-BRT), and establishing Korea’s first urban package-type hydrogen charging station. It received balanced scores in other areas as well, leading to its selection as the top institution nationwide.

Mayor Heo Seong-mu stated, “This award proves that Changwon City’s public transportation policies are the best in the nation,” and added, “We will not be satisfied with this result and will do our best to build a safer and more convenient public transportation system, including the establishment of the S-BRT and a complete overhaul of bus routes in line with the launch of Changwon Special City.”

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