Boryeong City Launches Free On-Demand Bus Service in Misanmyeon, a Transport-Deprived Area

A free on-demand bus service will begin operating in Misan-myeon, an area classified as a transportation-disadvantaged region in Boryeong, South Chungcheong Province.

On the 3rd, Boryeong City announced that it will operate "Bulleo Boryeong," a demand-responsive public bus, in Misan-myeon.

Misan-myeon has long faced restrictions in daily, social, and economic activities due to the lack of public transportation services. In response, the city will operate "Bulleo Boryeong," an urban transportation model, as a demand-responsive service without fixed routes or schedules.

The service operates from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Users can request a ride by phone or through the "Shucle" application. The service is free of charge.

However, if a user cancels four times or fails to board three times, ride requests will be restricted for three hours.

The main routes of the mid-sized van "Bulleo Boryeong" connect major hubs such as the Misan-myeon Administrative Welfare Center and Bongseong Health Clinic, serving nine villages: Doheung, Bongseong, Eunhyeon, Okhyeon, Naepyeong, Samgye, Daenong, Pungsan, and Namsim-ri.

The city plans to maintain existing city bus routes within the "Bulleo Boryeong" service area for up to three months, and will gradually reduce them depending on usage trends.

Mayor Kim Dongil said, "The 'Bulleo Boryeong' project was launched to provide tailored transportation services to residents of transportation-disadvantaged areas, ensuring their right to mobility and improving quality of life. We will continue to listen to the voices of our citizens, resolve inconveniences, and strive to create a more convenient transportation environment."

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