Sejong Urban Transport Corporation's Practical BRT Route Reorganization Leads to Increased Ridership

B2 Route Extended,
B4 Service Frequency Increased

Sejong Urban Transport Corporation announced that, following the temporary opening of the BRT road connecting Banseok Station in Yuseong, Daejeon to the World Cup Stadium, it has extended the B2 route to the Daejeon World Cup Stadium since October 24 as part of a metropolitan transportation plan linking Sejong City and the Yuseong Intercity Bus Terminal.

The corporation explained that the bus route reorganization involved discontinuing the B6 route, which previously operated articulated buses between Osong Station and Sejong Terminal, integrating it with the B2 route, and extending the B2 route to the World Cup Stadium with increased service frequency. The B4 route, which operates to Banseok Station, has also had its timetable adjusted to add five more round trips per day.

This has significantly improved public transportation convenience for commuters traveling between Sejong and Daejeon.

On the other hand, the B0 route, which circulates within the city, used to operate 112 times daily using both articulated and regular buses. With the reorganization, it now operates exclusively with articulated buses, with the number of trips reduced by 10 per day to allow for recharging.

To minimize inconvenience for citizens due to the reduced service, the number of trips during peak commuting hours has actually increased by four, while the frequency during early morning and daytime hours with fewer passengers has been reduced.

Following the route reorganization, the integrated B2 route (formerly B2 and B6) saw a 13.4% increase in weekly ridership (11,913 passengers), the B4 route saw an 8.6% increase (2,649 passengers), and the B0 route saw a 1.2% increase (520 passengers).

Do Sungoo, President of the Transport Corporation, stated, "With the increased frequency of BRT services to and from Daejeon, passenger satisfaction has risen. We will continue to do our best to improve public transportation conditions for our citizens."

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