Gyeonggi Province to Raise Metropolitan Subway Base Fare by 150 Won to 1,550 Won Starting June 28
From the First Train on the 28th, Metropolitan Subway Basic Fare Rises from 1,400 Won to 1,550 Won
Applies to Uijeongbu, Yongin, Gimpo Light Rail, and Urban Rail Sections in Hanam, Bucheon, Namyangju, and Guri
Separate Fare Adjustments: "Yongin Light Rail 200 Won to 0 Won," "Uijeongbu Light Rail 300 Won to 200 Won"
Starting from the first train on June 28, the basic fare for metropolitan subway lines will increase from 1,400 won to 1,550 won.
Accordingly, the basic fare will also be raised for all six lines in the province that currently operate under the same fare system: Uijeongbu Light Rail, Yongin Light Rail, Gimpo Light Rail, Line 5 Hanam Extension, Line 7 Bucheon Section, and Line 8 Byeollae Extension in Namyangju and Guri.
Gyeonggi Province completed the process of gathering opinions through the Urban Railway Fare Adjustment Committee review, public hearings, provincial council consultations, and Consumer Policy Committee review from January to April. After continuous discussions with Seoul, Incheon, and Korail regarding the timing of the fare increase, the parties agreed to raise the basic fare starting on the 28th.
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Meanwhile, the separate 200-won fare that had been charged for the Yongin Light Rail will be abolished in line with this adjustment, and the separate fare for the Uijeongbu Light Rail will be reduced from 300 won to 200 won.
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