Kwon Chilseung Pledges to Introduce 'Gyeonggi Commuter Bus'... 1,000 Buses to Operate on Reservation System for Rush Hour

Plans for Future Transportation Infrastructure, Including Vertiports

Assemblyman Kwon Chilseung, who is running in the Democratic Party of Korea primary for Governor of Gyeonggi Province, has pledged to introduce the "Gyeonggi Commuter Bus," a reserved-seat bus service operating during commuting hours.

On March 11, during a press conference at the National Assembly, Assemblyman Kwon stated, "I believe one of the most crucial starting points for my pledge of a 'robust Gyeonggi Province, less fatigued Gyeonggi residents' is innovation in commuting transportation," adding, "I will introduce the Gyeonggi Commuter Bus."

According to Assemblyman Kwon, the "Gyeonggi Commuter Bus" will use charter buses and the limited license system to flexibly supply as many buses as needed during rush hours. The service will be based on reserved seating, allowing passengers to travel without waiting and always have a seat. Assemblyman Kwon explained, "Instead of subsidizing the operation of specific routes throughout the day, we will identify routes with high commuter demand and support the daily operation costs." He emphasized, "This is the key to innovating Gyeonggi Province's metropolitan transportation system, enabling passengers to travel more conveniently at a reasonable cost."

Kwon Chilseung, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea challenging for governor of Gyeonggi Province in the June 3 local elections, is being interviewed at the National Assembly Members' Office Building in Yeouido, Seoul, on the 25th. Photo by Kang Jinhyung

Assemblyman Kwon also introduced the "Gyeonggi Commuter Bus" as an idea that builds on and develops the "Gyeonggi Premium Bus" created during President Lee Jaemyung's tenure as Governor of Gyeonggi Province. He pledged, "I will improve the current Gyeonggi Premium Bus model, which operates around 50 vehicles, and expand it to a Gyeonggi-style commuter bus system with up to 1,000 vehicles."

Additionally, Assemblyman Kwon pledged to strengthen the commuter transportation network centered on trains and metropolitan railways. He said, "We will actively expand the number of trains departing from intermediate stations during commuting hours, focusing on key stations with high commuter demand such as Suwon Station, Dongtan Station, Uijeongbu Station, and Byeollae Station." He also promised, "By strengthening the metropolitan transfer functions connecting major rail hubs and buses, we will simplify transfer routes and reduce transfer fatigue."

Assemblyman Kwon also addressed the urban air mobility vertiports, which are currently being piloted by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and others. He stated, "The rooftops of major above-ground stations in Gyeonggi Province are optimal locations for urban air mobility vertiports situated in key urban areas," adding, "We will prepare for future transportation infrastructure that connects not only buses, trains, and park-and-ride facilities but also urban air mobility."

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