Gyeonggi invites residents facing long commutes to Seoul to propose bus routes

Gyeonggi Province has extended an invitation to its residents who face lengthy commutes to Seoul, allowing them to suggest bus routes they require. The province has established a proposal board for residents to voice their route suggestions for the Gyeonggi Pyeonha G Bus, a reserved-seat rush-hour service that links major points in the Seoul metropolitan region.

This board aims to incorporate real commute demand data when choosing new routes and is open for proposals anytime. Each resident is permitted to propose a single route, and they have the option to modify an existing proposal if their requirements alter. These proposals are routinely sent to the city or county where each route would originate to facilitate reviews of potential new routes.

Proposed routes are only selected following a thorough assessment by cities and counties, which includes evaluating feasibility, creating business plans, conducting demand surveys, securing budgets, and consulting other pertinent local governments. The province will initially concentrate on regions like new towns, where commuting is challenging due to the scarcity of buses, subways, or alternative transit options. Additionally, the province will prioritize areas experiencing high demand during rush hours.