"Mokpo Public Buses: Surprising Benefits for Citizens!"

Real-Time Information, Free Transfers, and Insurance Support

Newly introduced Mokpo public bus. Provided by Mokpo City

Mokpo City in South Jeolla Province is actively promoting support programs and usage information related to public buses to ensure safe and convenient public transportation for its citizens.

The city provides real-time bus locations, stop information, and service status through the "Mokpo City Transportation Information Center." With this service, citizens can check bus arrival times, helping them reduce unnecessary waiting and travel more efficiently.

There are also programs in place to enhance citizen safety. Citizens who are registered residents of Mokpo City, as well as registered foreign nationals, are automatically eligible for citizen safety insurance without any additional enrollment process. In the event of an accident while using public transportation, compensation is provided for accidental death and permanent disability up to 20 million won each, and for injury treatment up to 1 million won (excluding taxis).

A free transfer system has also been introduced to reduce transportation costs. Passengers can make one free transfer between city bus routes within 40 minutes (excluding the same route), and when transferring to intercity routes between Sinan, Muan, and Yeongam, only the fare difference needs to be paid.

City bus fares (for general buses) are 1,700 won (cash) or 1,600 won (transportation card) for adults, 1,350 won or 1,250 won for middle and high school students, and 850 won or 750 won for elementary school students. For seat buses, the fare is 2,400 won (cash) or 2,300 won (transportation card) for adults. Elementary, middle, and high school students using a personally verified transportation card can use the 100-won bus fare benefit.

Lost items on buses can be checked through Mokpo City’s directly operated buses or its contracted bus operators. Guidance is available from Mokpo Transportation, Kumho Mokpo City Bus, Mokpo BTS, and other operators.

The city is also promoting safety guidelines for bus use, such as boarding and alighting only after the bus comes to a complete stop, holding onto handrails while the bus is moving, and waiting inside the road line at bus stops.

A city official stated, "Public buses are a public service responsible for citizens’ mobility and safety," adding, "We will continue to strive for transportation welfare that citizens can truly experience."

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