Yongin City Launches Pilot Demand-Responsive Bus Service for Residents in Transit-Poor Areas

License Issued for 'MomuDRT'
Service Launches in Yuun-ri and Jeondae-ri, Pogok-eup

Yongin City in Gyeonggi Province is introducing a pilot demand-responsive transport (DRT) service in areas with limited access to public transportation.

On November 4, Yongin City announced that it had issued a limited license for 'MomuDRT,' a service operated by the DRT platform startup Studio Galilei.

Demand-responsive bus 'MomuDRT' started pilot operation at three stops in Jeondae-ri and Yuun-ri, Pogok-eup, Yongin City. Provided by Yongin City

With this license, MomuDRT began pilot operations this month at three stops in Yuun-ri and Jeondae-ri, Pogok-eup, Cheoin-gu: Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance Mobility Museum, Ramada Hotel, and Jeondae·Everland Station. The license is valid for one year, until October 31 next year.

'MomuDRT' is a smart transportation service that adjusts its routes in real time based on passenger requests. Its main feature is providing a more convenient means of transportation for local residents and visitors in areas with poor public transit options.

For the pilot program, Studio Galilei is responsible for overall service management and platform operation, Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance Mobility Museum oversees service operation, and Yongseong Express & Tour operates the buses.

The service uses a 16-seater chartered bus provided by Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance Mobility Museum. Operating hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends. The service does not run on Mondays.

The service is free of charge. Reservations can be made via the dedicated app 'BaroDRT' or through kiosks located inside the Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance Mobility Museum and at Jeondae·Everland Station.

Lee Sangil, Mayor of Yongin, said, "We expect this pilot operation to significantly improve mobility for citizens living in transportation blind spots," adding, "Based on the results of this demonstration, we will expand transportation policies and daily life mobility services that citizens can truly feel."

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