Wanju County to Introduce "Wanju-Style Village Bus" in Northern Gosan Area

From the First Half of Next Year...
Building a "Public Transportation System"

Wanju County in North Jeolla Province is accelerating the establishment of an independent and efficient public transportation system tailored to local conditions.

The county announced on October 27 that, starting from the first half of next year, it will officially deploy the county-operated "Wanju-style Village Bus" in the northern Gosan area, replacing and expanding the existing city bus services.

Wanju County will officially deploy the county-operated "Wanju-style Village Bus" in the northern Gosan area starting from the first half of next year. Provided by Wanju County

The county has been gradually reorganizing its branch and trunk bus routes in collaboration with Jeonju City. As a result, it introduced a total of 30 village buses in Iseo in 2021, Soyang, Gui, Sangwan, and Dongsang in 2022, Samnye in 2024, and Bongdong and Yongjin in July 2025. The introduction of the service in the northern Gosan area marks the final stage of expanding the county-wide public bus system.

The county is preparing for the introduction of the village bus service by purchasing vehicles, hiring drivers, and designing routes. Once the public bus system is implemented in the northern Gosan area, the current fare of 1,700 won will be reduced to 500 won.

As a result, a fully public city bus system is expected to be completed across the entire county. The introduction of the village bus is anticipated to greatly enhance tangible benefits for residents, such as improved customer service, customized timetables for users, increased punctuality, and reduced transportation costs. In particular, it is expected to improve mobility rights in areas with limited public transportation and help bridge transportation gaps between regions.

County Governor Yoo Heetae stated, "Public transportation is an essential public service to guarantee residents' mobility rights and improve their quality of life," adding, "We will ensure the smooth introduction of the village bus service in the northern Gosan area and complete the Wanju-style public transportation system that all residents can conveniently use."

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