Mayor Bang Sehwan: "Commuting to Seoul for Yangbeol and Maesan Residents Will Become Easier and Faster"

Gwangju City Confirms New "Gyeonggi Premium" Bus Route
Yangbeol-dong and Maesan-dong Connected to Yangjae Station
End of the Commuting Struggle with Seat Reservation System

Gwangju City in Gyeonggi Province announced on March 19 that it has been selected as a target for the establishment of a new route under the '2026 Gyeonggi Premium Operation Project.'

Gwangju City Hall view. Provided by Gyeonggi Gwangju City

The city explained that it has continuously consulted with Gyeonggi Province and the Provincial Council to secure the necessary budget and to explain the need for the new route. To negotiate a route entering Seoul, the city proposed Yangjae Station as the terminus and obtained a positive response from the Seoul Metropolitan Government.

The new route was arranged to address the commuting inconvenience of residents in Yangbeol-dong and Maesan-dong, which were excluded from the G3202 metropolitan bus line after the bus route reorganization following the relocation of the bus operator’s garage in August 2025. This route will start at G-Star Stadium in Yangbeol-dong, pass through Yangbeol-dong and Maesan-dong, and run to Yangjae Station.

The city plans to sequentially implement related administrative procedures, including issuing a public notice for transport operator recruitment and evaluation, selecting a transport operator, issuing a limited license, preparing vehicles, establishing operations systems, and painting vehicles.

Mayor Bang Sehwan stated, "With the introduction of the Gyeonggi Premium Bus, we expect improved commuting convenience to Seoul for residents of Yangbeol-dong and Maesan-dong, as well as the establishment of a transfer system connecting Seoul Subway Line 3, the Shinbundang Line, and Seoul city buses. We are expediting the necessary procedures with the aim of starting service within the first half of the year."

Meanwhile, the premium bus will operate twice during both the morning and evening commuting hours using deluxe vehicles, and will run on a seat reservation system. Users can check detailed information such as departure times and route plans through a dedicated application and can use the service by making advance reservations.

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