Namwon City to Launch First Electric Low-Floor Buses Starting Next Month

"Improving Transportation Convenience
for the Mobility-Impaired"

Namwon City, North Jeolla Province, announced on the 25th that it will operate its first 'electric low-floor bus' starting next month to improve transportation convenience for the mobility-impaired.

The city plans to operate a total of four such buses by the end of this year, starting with one unit this time.

Namwon City will begin operating its first electric low-floor bus next month to enhance mobility convenience for transportation-vulnerable groups.

In line with the revision of the 'Act on Promotion of Convenience for Mobility-Impaired Persons,' which mandates the introduction of low-floor buses when route buses are newly introduced or replaced, Namwon is actively promoting the adoption of electric low-floor buses. This is an important change that takes into account the characteristics of Namwon City, where there is a high population of mobility-impaired individuals, especially the elderly.

In particular, low-floor buses have a lower floor, making it easier for passengers to board and alight, which is useful for mobility-impaired individuals using wheelchairs or strollers. With low noise and minimal vibration, these buses are expected to provide citizens with a more comfortable and higher-quality service.

This month, a pilot operation is being conducted to verify the safety of the electric low-floor buses and to identify sections where operation may be difficult. Starting next month, the city will begin deploying these buses during school commuting hours, when demand is high among students, and will gradually expand operations by establishing new low-floor bus routes.

A city official said, "We are pleased that the introduction of electric low-floor buses will make it more convenient for the mobility-impaired to use public transportation," and added, "We will continue to improve transportation convenience for the mobility-impaired and strive to create a safer transportation environment."

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