{
  "id": 19453485,
  "title": "Busan tests sea taxi service linking major coastal attractions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/busan-tests-sea-taxi-service-linking-major-coastal-attractions",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-11T05:57:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/others/20261111/busan-tests-sea-taxi-service-linking-major-coastal-attractions"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Busan is piloting a new sea taxi service that aims to provide a quicker and more picturesque transportation option between the city's beloved coastal spots, circumventing traffic congestion. The Busan Metropolitan Government staged two trial runs of the proposed Busan Sea Taxi on Wednesday, inviting 16 local journalists to ride a 45-minute journey linking the Suyeong River, Gwangalli, and Haeundae beaches. The boats set off from APEC Naru Park at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., traversing a route divided into three 15-minute segments before returning to the river. The service is meant to function both as an alternative mode of transport and a tourism draw, providing passengers with scenic vistas of Busan's coastline while bridging neighborhoods often burdened by traffic. Under the proposed scheme, a minimum of six eco-friendly vessels, each carrying fewer than 50 passengers, will ply the route, backed by three boarding points at the Suyeong River, Gwangalli, and Haeundae. The city is earmarking 1.4 billion won ($960,000) for the project.",
  "summary": "Busan is testing a new sea taxi service that could offer residents and tourists a faster, more scenic way to travel between the southern port city's popular coastal destinations while avoiding road traffic. The Busan Metropolitan Government conducted two trial runs of its planned Busan Sea Taxi service on Wednesday, inviting 16 local journalists to experience a 45-minute route connecting the…",
  "key_points": [
    "Busan tests new sea taxi service between Suyeong, Gwangalli, and Haeundae beaches",
    "Two trial runs conducted on Wednesday with 16 local journalists onboard",
    "Service aims to reduce traffic congestion and boost tourism"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Integrating waterborne transit into the city's infrastructure transforms coastal travel by bypassing road congestion and turning routine commutes into scenic tourist experiences for residents and visitors alike.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}