Demand-Responsive "Ddokbus" to Begin Operation in Maehwa-dong, Siheung on the 27th

Sincheon Station - Maehwa Industrial Complex - Gyeonggi Automotive Science High School
Real-Time Demand-Based Service Provides Optimal Routes

Siheung City in Gyeonggi Province announced on October 21 that it will begin operating the demand-responsive transport (DRT) service, "Ddokbus," in the Maehwa-dong area starting from the 27th.

Siheung City will operate the "Ttokbus" in the Maehwa-dong area starting from the 27th. It is a demand-responsive transport (DRT) service that selects the optimal route in real-time based on user demand. Provided by Siheung City

Ddokbus is a DRT bus service implemented by Gyeonggi Province. Unlike conventional fixed-route buses, it operates flexibly by selecting the optimal route in real time based on user demand.

The city explained that the Ddokbus will be operated to improve commuting convenience for Maehwa-dong residents, as well as for students traveling to and from Gyeonggi Automotive Science High School and Maehwa High School.

The service route will cover Sincheon Station, Maehwa-dong, Maehwa Industrial Complex, and Gyeonggi Automotive Science High School. In particular, during commuting hours for workers at Maehwa Industrial Complex and school hours for Maehwa High School and Gyeonggi Automotive Science High School, additional vehicles will be dispatched.

The service will run from 6:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., with the last call for rides accepted at 10:10 p.m. Five Solati vehicles will be deployed on the route.

The fare is 1,650 KRW, the standard fare for city buses in Gyeonggi Province. Various discounts are available, including the metropolitan area integrated transfer discount, youth discount, early morning discount, and fare exemption for infants and toddlers.

The city plans to offer free trial rides on the Ddokbus until the end of this month, with official operations beginning on the first of next month. Passengers can use the service by making a reservation in advance through the Ddokta app or by calling 1688-0181.

Lim Byeongtaek, Mayor of Siheung, stated, "We expect that the operation of Ddokbus will improve public transportation convenience for Maehwa-dong residents," adding, "We will continue to pursue citizen-centered transportation policies in the future."

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