Hanam City Implements Emergency Measures for October 1 City Bus Strike... Deploys Emergency Transport Vehicles

Hanam City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Lee Hyunjae) announced on September 30 that it has established emergency measures, including the free operation of emergency transportation vehicles (shuttle buses), in preparation for the bus strike scheduled by the Gyeonggi Urban Bus Labor Union on October 1.

Panoramic view of Hanam City Hall. Provided by Hanam City

The routes participating in the strike include eight metropolitan bus routes (3000, 9202, 9301, 9302, 9302-1, 9303, 9303-1, 9304) and all city bus routes. Village buses and subways will operate as usual.

The city will set up an Emergency Transportation Countermeasures Headquarters (comprising four teams) to develop detailed transportation plans and coordinate with related agencies. In addition, a situation room will be operated in response to the strike.

According to the detailed transportation plan, from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on October 1, the day of the strike, 19 emergency transportation vehicles will operate along five temporary routes within the city, connecting major subway stations. Village buses will be concentrated during commuting hours to enhance service.

The five main routes are as follows: Gam-il District to Olympic Park Station; Gam-il and North Wirye to Geoyeo Station; Choi-dong to Sangil-dong Station; Hanam IC Intersection to Hanam City Hall Station; and Baealmi to Hanam Geomdansan Station.

Additionally, as a large number of citizens are expected to use taxis during morning commuting hours, the city has requested taxi companies and associations to intensify operations during this period.

Furthermore, to minimize inconvenience to citizens, the city will use bus information terminals to provide updates related to the strike. It also plans to promote measures such as the free operation of emergency transportation vehicles through the city hall website and social media channels.

An official from Hanam City stated, "Hanam City plans to mobilize all available administrative resources, including deploying emergency transportation vehicles, to minimize inconvenience to citizens caused by the strike." The official also strongly encouraged residents using the eight metropolitan bus routes affected by the strike to use the subway when traveling to other municipalities.

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