Pocheon City Sees Increase in 'Pochun Bus' Users... Improved Student Commuting Conditions

On April 28, Pocheon City in Gyeonggi Province announced that the number of users of the 'Pochun Bus,' a dedicated school bus service for middle and high school students, has been continuously increasing, resulting in improved commuting conditions for students.

Pocheon City, users of the 'Pocheon Bus,' a dedicated school bus for middle and high school students, continue to increase. Provided by Pocheon City

The Pochun Bus is a school shuttle bus system operated to match students' commuting times, taking into account the challenges of using public transportation in certain areas. Currently, two buses run across three routes: the Pocheon area, the Soheul area, and the Pocheon-Soheul area.

According to data from the Bus Management System (BMS), the number of Pochun Bus users has been steadily rising. For the Soheul route, ridership increased from 1,588 in the second quarter of 2025 to 2,024 in the fourth quarter. For the Pocheon route, numbers jumped from 2,243 to 3,457 during the same period. The Pocheon-Soheul route has also seen a consistent increase in users.

In particular, the Pochun Bus enhances student convenience by offering customized operations that reflect each school's dismissal times and by connecting key locations through its route design. This service has reduced the long waiting times and inconvenience experienced with regular city buses, providing a more stable commuting environment and increasing satisfaction among students and parents.

One student currently using the Pochun Bus commented, "Taking the city bus used to take a long time and was inconvenient, but thanks to this service, commuting to and from school is now much more stable and convenient."

A Pocheon City official stated, "The Pochun Bus is more than just a transportation support service; it is an important policy that improves students' access to education. We will continue to review route improvements and service expansions to meet student demand, including the soon-to-be-launched Yeongjung-Soheul route."

Pocheon City is working to narrow the educational gap between regions and create a student-centered educational environment through initiatives such as the Pochun Bus, the smart safety circular bus 'Pouri,' and the 'Pocheon EduRoad' project.

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