Jinju to Raise City Bus Fares by 200 Won Starting August 1

The 100-Won Fare for Children and Teenagers Remains

The city bus fare in Jinju, South Gyeongsang Province, will increase by 200 won starting August 1.

This fare hike was finalized by South Gyeongsang Province after a review by the Consumer Policy Committee of South Gyeongsang Province, and will be implemented throughout the province, including Jinju.

This is the first fare adjustment in five years and seven months since January 2020. The increase was deemed unavoidable due to rising labor costs and inflation faced by bus companies. With this adjustment, the fare for adults will increase by 200 won each: from 1,500 won to 1,700 won for cash payments, and from 1,450 won to 1,650 won for card payments.

View of Jinju City Hall.

For teenagers, the cash fare will rise by 100 won from 1,000 won to 1,100 won, and for children, from 750 won to 850 won. However, card fares for teenagers and children will remain at 100 won, in accordance with Jinju’s ongoing "100-won Fare Program for Children and Teenagers."

An official from Jinju City stated, "Considering inflation and other factors, this fare increase after five years and seven months was unavoidable, and we ask for citizens' understanding." The official added, "Using the 100-won Fare Program for Children and Teenagers and the Gyeongnam Pass will help reduce household burdens, and we will do our best to minimize inconvenience to citizens by improving city bus services going forward."

Meanwhile, the Gyeongnam Pass applies to those who use city buses at least 15 times a month with a K-Pass card. Senior citizens aged 75 and older and low-income individuals are eligible for a full refund of transportation costs. Young adults (aged 19 to 39) receive a 30% refund, and general citizens (aged 40 to 74) receive a 20% refund. Notably, senior citizens aged 75 and older can receive a full refund even if they use the service only once per month.

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