Gurye-gun Prepares Emergency Transport Measures in Response to Nationwide Rural Bus Strike

Directive to Actively Implement Emergency Transport Measures for Strike Response at Department Head Policy Discussion Meeting

Active Utilization of Chartered Bus Operations to Minimize Inconvenience for Residents

[Gurye=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Yuk Miseok] Gurye County announced on the 25th that it has begun preparing emergency transportation measures in anticipation of the nationwide transport union general strike scheduled.

Lee Gwang-dong, Acting Governor of Gurye County, held a policy discussion meeting with department heads on the 25th and emphasized meticulous handling of current issues, including measures against the rural bus strike.

At the discussion, Acting Governor Lee instructed the preparation of measures to ensure that bus passengers do not experience inconvenience during the rural bus strike. He also ordered active promotion of rapid execution, publicity and situation checks following the reopening of senior centers, preparation for on-site inspections of disaster recovery projects, and thorough publicity regarding changes in COVID-19 quarantine rules, urging proactive county administration.

Gurye County stated that if bus wage negotiations fail, it will actively prepare emergency transportation measures to prevent inconvenience to bus users in line with the nationwide transport union general strike scheduled from tomorrow.

In the event of a rural bus strike, it is expected that operation disruptions on Gurye County bus routes will be inevitable. To minimize inconvenience to residents, the county plans to lease charter buses and deploy 17 vehicles on rural bus routes starting tomorrow.

Furthermore, the county will prioritize persuading both labor and management sides to successfully conclude wage negotiations before the transport union general strike. In case the strike proceeds, besides deploying charter buses, the county plans to actively consider measures to enhance resident transportation capacity, such as carpooling campaigns.

Acting Governor Lee Gwang-dong said, “Rural buses are an important means of transportation for residents, so please cooperate to ensure smooth progress of wage negotiations,” and added, “Make every effort to perfect emergency transportation measures to minimize inconvenience to residents during the strike period.”

Gurye=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Yuk Miseok kun5783@asiae.co.kr

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