Yeongam-gun Samho-eup, Bus Comes When Called

Pilot Operation of Call Bus in Samho-eup... Expansion to Entire Yeongam Area Next Year

Yeongam-gun, Jeollanam-do (Governor Woo Seung-hee) will pilot operate three 'Yeongam Call Buses' in Samho-eup from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. starting next month on the 5th.

According to the county on the 25th, Yeongam Call Bus is a 'Demand Responsive Transit (DRT)' service that flexibly designs and operates routes and schedules based on passengers' real-time call demands without fixed routes or timetables.

It is recognized as an innovative public transportation system that resolves the rigidity of the existing bus system and maximizes user convenience.

Yeongam-gun Samho-eup will pilot operate three Yeongam Call Buses.
[Photo by Yeongam-gun]

The county introduced call buses as an innovative public transportation means reflecting the characteristics of Samho-eup. Most public transportation users in Samho-eup, where the Daebul National Industrial Complex is located, are workers and students, showing concentrated demand during commuting and school hours, making flexible bus operation essential.

Passengers can reserve Yeongam Call Bus through the call center or the smartphone app 'Shuckle' 30 minutes before boarding. It operates by specifying pick-up and drop-off locations, and calls cannot be made after 7:30 p.m. The fare is 1,000 KRW for adults and 100 KRW for infants and elementary to high school students.

The county plans to collect boarding and alighting data during the pilot operation period to improve call bus operation methods and expand call bus service to the entire Yeongam-gun area starting next year.

A county official stated, "The call bus is the first step in establishing a future-oriented regional transportation system that positively impacts the local community and economic revitalization." He added, "Through flexible operation that immediately responds to demand, we will enhance the quality of life for local residents and drive regional development."

For inquiries about Yeongam Call Bus, please contact the Yeongam-gun Transportation Administration Team.

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