Mokpo City to Completely Revamp Public Transportation System Next Year

Enhancing Efficiency with Public Bus Route System Reform
22% Reduction in Operating Distance and 15% Decrease in Fuel Refills

Mokpo City in Jeollanam-do is expected to significantly improve operational efficiency starting next year by completely overhauling the public bus route system and operation system.

According to Mokpo City on the 13th, the city has been promoting a complete overhaul of the route system, public operation, and innovation in bus operation projects by collecting various opinions over several years. By increasing the utilization of wide roads and straight routes, the city streamlined the existing 20 routes into 15 for greater efficiency.

Mokpo Mayor Park Hong-ryul is paying the city bus fare. Provided by Mokpo City

The city adjusted the Mokpo-Yeongam route centered on Samho Bridge to pass via Mokpo Bridge. In particular, along with the public operation of privately operated city buses, a new system was introduced where directly operated public buses and commissioned public bus operators compete. The commissioned public bus system operates by issuing limited licenses to streamline the operation system and induce competition, and improves management rationalization and service quality through annual evaluations.

As a result of analyzing transportation costs following the route overhaul, the city predicted that driving distance would decrease by 22% and fuel consumption by 15%, enabling economical operation. The city is also reviewing route adjustments to prepare for new demands such as offshore wind power generation and the Marine Police maintenance depot.

Mayor Park Hong-ryul said, “As the public transportation system enters a stabilization phase, procedures related to public buses are progressing smoothly,” and added, “We ask for the continuous interest and support of citizens so that public buses can become better.”

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