Uljin-gun, First Rural Low-Floor Electric Bus Operation in Gyeongbuk Province's Counties

Uljin-gun, Gyeongbuk Province, will operate the first "electric low-floor rural bus" in the province's counties starting from the 10th to improve mobility convenience for transportation-vulnerable groups.

Electric Low-Floor Bus Test Ride Event for Rural Area Buses.

On the 9th, ahead of the electric low-floor bus operation, Uljin County Governor, the county council chairman, and other officials had the opportunity to board the bus directly at the bus stop during a test ride event for successful operation.

The electric low-floor bus being operated this time offers a comfortable ride with reduced noise and vibration inside the vehicle, has a lower body compared to existing buses for easier boarding, and is expected to significantly contribute to reducing operating costs compared to diesel vehicles.

Uljin-gun plans to secure a budget next year to introduce additional electric low-floor buses and aims to replace and operate the entire rural bus fleet with electric low-floor buses in the future.

County Governor Son Byeong-bok stated, "The operation of eco-friendly electric low-floor buses is expected to greatly contribute to enhancing mobility rights for transportation-vulnerable groups such as the elderly and disabled," adding, "We will gradually introduce electric low-floor buses to improve transportation convenience for these groups and implement advanced public transportation governance."