[Photo] Park Hongryul, Mayor of Mokpo, Commutes by Bus... Inspects Public Bus Operations On-site

First Introduction of Eco-Friendly Low-Floor Electric Bus
Listening to Citizens' Opinions

Park Hongryul, the mayor of Mokpo, took a public bus to work on the 17th, marking a strong first step towards revitalizing public transportation and improving user-centered services.

According to the city on the 17th, Mayor Park rode bus number 88-1, the first newly introduced eco-friendly low-floor electric bus, and commuted with citizens that morning. On the bus, Mayor Park listened to citizens' opinions and spent valuable time gathering insights for better city administration.

Mayor Hongryul Park is boarding a public bus to go to work. Provided by Mokpo City

Mayor Park stated, "Public buses serve as an essential means of transportation for citizens. Based on the valuable feedback and experiences I heard today, I will work to establish a citizen-centered service system."

Meanwhile, the city officially launched Mokpo's public buses (one directly operated, three privately commissioned) through an inaugural ceremony held on the 6th, and began operations on New Year's Day.

The city has fully publicized all city bus route licenses, which were previously monopolized by private operators, granting five-year term licenses. At the same time, Mokpo has implemented a comprehensive route system overhaul to improve efficiency, transitioned to an operational structure where direct operation and private commissioning complement and compete with each other, and established a new bus system that structurally prevents a complete suspension of city bus operations?the only public transportation option in the city.

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