Yangyang County Introduces Eco-Friendly Electric Low-Floor Buses for the First Time...Improving Mobility for Transportation-Vulnerable Groups

Yangyang County Fulfills Legal Obligations and Prepares for the Future
Launches Operation of Three Eco-Friendly Electric Low-Floor Buses

Yangyang County in Gangwon Province announced on October 31 that it has newly introduced three eco-friendly electric low-floor buses to promote carbon neutrality and improve mobility for transportation-vulnerable groups, and that full-scale operations began on October 25.

Eco-friendly electric low-floor bus. Provided by Yangyang County

This introduction of electric low-floor buses follows the revision of the "Act on Promotion of the Transportation Convenience of Mobility Disadvantaged Persons," which requires the adoption of low-floor buses when route buses are newly purchased or replaced. The county has supported bus companies with subsidies to facilitate the operation of eco-friendly electric low-floor buses.

The electric low-floor buses feature a lower chassis and reduced vibration, allowing passengers who use wheelchairs, walkers, or other mobility aids to board and disembark safely without the need for lifts or additional assistance. In addition, elderly passengers, pregnant women, and children with limited mobility can use these buses more conveniently.

Yangyang County plans to continue replacing route buses that reach the end of their service life with eco-friendly low-floor buses in stages, aiming to create a clean and safe public transportation environment.

A county official stated, "With the introduction of these eco-friendly electric low-floor buses, we expect that both residents and tourists will be able to use public transportation more comfortably and pleasantly." The official added, "We anticipate that this will help prevent safety accidents such as falls during boarding and disembarking, increase passenger satisfaction, and make a significant contribution to revitalizing public transportation use."

Meanwhile, in addition to introducing low-floor buses, Yangyang County continues to implement various policies to address transportation blind spots and strengthen mobility rights for transportation-vulnerable groups, such as operating call taxis for people with disabilities and promoting rural transportation models, including village buses and Hope Taxis.

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