Sinan-gun to Implement 100-Won Bus Service for Elementary, Middle, and High Schools Starting October 1

Application of 'Bus No. 130 and 150' Operating Between Sinan Aphae and Mokpo

[Sinan=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Jae-kyung] Sinan-gun, Jeonnam, will introduce a 100-won bus fare system for elementary, middle, and high school students on the bus route between Aphae and Mokpo.

According to Sinan-gun, to introduce the '100-won bus fare system' operating between Aphae and Mokpo, they have completed consultations with Mokpo City, which jointly operates the route, and will implement the '100-won bus fare system' for buses (Sinan Passenger 130, 150, Taewon Passenger 130) starting from the 1st of next month.

Until now, the rural bus operating between Aphae and Mokpo charged higher segment fares when crossing city and county boundaries based on distance (elementary students 650 won to 1850 won, middle and high school students 1100 won to 3000 won). However, with the implementation of the 100-won bus fare system, the entire route can be used for 100 won, which is expected to reduce the economic burden on households with students.

When using buses 130 and 150, the 100-won fare benefit is only available when using a transportation card, and the resulting loss amount will be supported by both the city and county respectively.

Sinan-gun has already implemented the nation's first fully public bus system, allowing students in the area to use public buses free of charge. However, for the Aphae-Mokpo route jointly operated with bus companies in the Mokpo area, relatively higher segment fares have been applied.

A Sinan-gun official stated, "We believe that the implementation of the 100-won bus fare system will greatly reduce students' transportation costs and contribute to the activation of public transportation. We will continue to focus administrative efforts on expanding transportation welfare."

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