Guro District to Officially Launch "Companion Bus for the Transportation Vulnerable" on June 16

Strengthening Residents' Mobility Rights,
Operation at Four Bus Stops

Guro District in Seoul will officially launch the "Companion Bus for the Transportation Vulnerable" on June 16 to strengthen mobility rights for transportation-vulnerable residents. This project was selected for the Seoul Metropolitan Government's "Companion with the Vulnerable District Support Project," and will be operated until January next year with a total city budget of 65 million won.

Jang Inhong, Guro District Mayor (sixth from the left), is taking a commemorative photo with residents at the "Start of Operation Ceremony for Companion Buses for the Transportation Vulnerable" on the 11th. Provided by Guro District.

The "Companion with the Vulnerable District Support Project" is a public contest initiated by the Seoul Metropolitan Government to discover welfare services tailored to the unique characteristics of each district and to address welfare blind spots.

Guro District proposed the companion bus project for transportation-vulnerable residents and was selected on March 25. After a trial operation from June 11 to 13, the official service will begin on June 16.

The companion bus will operate on a route connecting the area around 293 Sindorim-dong, Guro District Health Center, and Guro District Office. In addition to Guro District Health Center, Sindorim Station, and Guro District Office, Songhak Senior Center has been added, making a total of four stops. The main users are transportation-vulnerable groups such as seniors, people with disabilities, pregnant women, and those accompanying infants and young children, as well as temporary transportation-vulnerable individuals (such as blood donors on the day, people with leg casts, or those with ankle or knee injuries). Anyone can use the service free of charge.

The bus operates eight times a day on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., excluding the lunch break from noon to 1 p.m. There is no service on Saturdays or public holidays. The companion bus service aims to fill the gap in public transportation caused by recent reductions in city bus routes and to address transportation imbalances within the district. In particular, it is expected to significantly improve daily convenience for transportation-vulnerable residents by providing a stable means of transportation for those with mobility difficulties.

Before the official launch, Guro District held a "Companion Bus for the Transportation Vulnerable Start of Operation Ceremony" at 1 p.m. on June 11 in front of Songhak Senior Center in Sindorim-dong. The event was attended by Guro District Mayor Jang Inhong and local residents, who celebrated the first departure and took time to communicate with the community.

Jang Inhong, Guro District Mayor, stated, "The companion bus for the transportation vulnerable will serve as an opportunity to guarantee the actual mobility rights of residents in transportation-isolated areas," adding, "We will continue to make improvements so that all residents can travel safely and conveniently."

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