Gyeonggi Transportation Corporation to Launch Ddokbus Service in Hwaseong Paltan-myeon... Full Operation Begins on the 17th
Ddokbus Now Operating 295 Vehicles
Across 53 Zones in 20 Cities and Counties in Gyeonggi Province
Gyeonggi Transportation Corporation announced that it will begin a pilot operation of the "Ddokbus" in the Paltan-myeon area of Hwaseong City starting November 10, with full-scale service commencing on November 17.
The Hwaseong City Ddokbus first launched in 2023, operating in Dongtan New Town and Hyangnam District. In 2024, its service area expanded to Bongdam-eup, Namyang-myeon, and Mado-myeon. With the latest expansion to Paltan-myeon, Ddokbus now operates in a total of five regions within Hwaseong City.
The Paltan-myeon Ddokbus will run on three routes: ▲ Hyangnam Transfer Terminal ↔ Marine Corps Headquarters (via Deogu-ri), ▲ Hyangnam Transfer Terminal ↔ Marine Corps Headquarters (via Gajae-ri), and ▲ Hwaseong Integrated Food Support Center ↔ Gicheon Health Clinic. These routes are designed to support the mobility needs of local residents.
In particular, the route between Hwaseong Integrated Food Support Center and Gicheon Health Clinic passes through Deogu Industrial Complex, connecting Paltan-myeon and Bongdam-eup. This route is expected to provide a convenient commuting infrastructure for local workers.
The service will utilize three 14-seater VBUS60 vehicles, operating daily from 5:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., with the last call accepted at 11:00 p.m.
Following the adjustment of Gyeonggi Province city bus fares on October 25, the Ddokbus fare is set at 1,650 won for adults, 1,160 won for teenagers, and 830 won for children when using a transportation card, matching the standard city bus fare. The metropolitan area integrated transfer discount also applies.
To use the Ddokbus, passengers can enter their departure and arrival points in the "Ddokta" app to call a Ddokbus in real time and receive information on boarding locations and vehicle details. For those who find the app difficult to use, Ddokbus can also be accessed via phone call.
Min Kyungseon, President of Gyeonggi Transportation Corporation, stated, "I am very pleased that the Hwaseong City Ddokbus continues to expand. I hope the service will operate successfully in the Paltan-myeon area as well," adding, "Gyeonggi Transportation Corporation will continue to do its best to ensure that more residents can enjoy convenient transportation services."
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Meanwhile, since launching the pilot Ddokbus project in Paju in 2022, Gyeonggi Transportation Corporation now operates a total of 295 Ddokbus vehicles across 20 cities and counties in Gyeonggi Province, including the latest expansion in Hwaseong City. As an app-based new transportation system that allows passengers to travel from departure to destination without transfers while seated, Ddokbus has established itself as a popular service among residents of Gyeonggi Province.
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