Yangju-si to Change Starting Point of City Bus Route 82 and Add Two Buses from the 13th

Starting Point Moved to Yangju CNG Charging Station
Maintaining Service Intervals
Improving Rest Conditions for Bus Drivers

Yangju-si in Gyeonggi Province will change the starting point of city bus route 82 and add two more buses to the route in order to improve issues related to on-board heating complaints caused by electric bus charging in winter and to enhance rest conditions for bus drivers.

Yangju-si changes starting point of City Bus No. 82 and adds buses. Provided by Yangju-si

The city will change the starting point of bus route 82, which currently operates from the rear gate of the Catholic Retreat Center in Samsung-dong via Yangju Xi Apartment, Goeup District, and Yangju Station, to the Yangju CNG Charging Station (17-22 Gosam-ro), which is equipped with electric bus charging facilities. The number of operating buses will also be increased from the current 7 to 9, with the changes taking effect from February 13, 2026.

This measure comes in response to ongoing citizen complaints, as battery charging efficiency for electric buses decreases in winter, leading to longer charging times, and the limited amount of charge has restricted the use of on-board heating. In particular, during the cold winter season, the charging speed slows down to ensure battery safety, and this has repeatedly made it difficult to fully charge the buses within the existing turnaround time.

In addition, the current starting point does not have electric bus charging facilities or rest facilities for bus drivers, forcing them to wait outside for long periods, and calls for improvements in their working conditions have continued.

The city plans to improve both charging conditions and rest environments while maintaining the current service intervals through the change of the starting point and the increase in the number of buses.

An official from Yangju-si said, "This is a measure to address the inconveniences that have emerged in the course of operating electric buses," adding, "We will continue to minimize inconvenience for passengers and provide a more stable public transportation service."

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