Gyeonggi City and Metropolitan Bus, Seongnam Village Bus Fares to Rise by 200-400 Won for First Time in Six Years

Effective from October 25

Starting from the first bus on October 25, fares for city, village, and metropolitan buses in the Seongnam area will be increased.

Fare Increase Table for Gyeonggi-do Citywide Buses and Seongnam City Village Buses. Provided by Seongnam City

This fare adjustment is a measure by Gyeonggi Province to alleviate the financial difficulties faced by transportation companies due to rising prices, increased transportation costs, and a decrease in passengers, as well as to maintain stable transportation services. It is the first increase in six years since 2019. In line with Gyeonggi Province’s city bus fare hike, Seongnam City also reviewed fare adjustments to improve the management conditions of village buses and to ensure the smooth operation of the Metropolitan Area Integrated Transfer Discount System.

On July 31, Gyeonggi Province held a Consumer Policy Review Committee meeting and finalized a 200 to 400 won increase in city bus fares. Seongnam City also held its own Consumer Policy Review Committee in September and confirmed a 200 won increase in village bus fares.

As a result, based on transportation card payment: △ Standard city bus fares will increase from 1,450 won to 1,650 won for adults, from 1,010 won to 1,160 won for teenagers, and from 730 won to 830 won for children. △ Direct-seat and metropolitan express (M) bus fares will increase from 2,800 won to 3,200 won for adults, from 1,960 won to 2,300 won for teenagers, and from 1,400 won to 1,600 won for children. △ Gyeonggi circular bus fares will rise from 3,050 won to 3,450 won for adults, from 2,140 won to 2,420 won for teenagers, and from 1,530 won to 1,730 won for children. △ Village bus fares will increase from 1,350 won to 1,550 won for adults, from 950 won to 1,090 won for teenagers, and from 680 won to 780 won for children.

Seongnam City stated, "This village bus fare increase is in line with the fare hikes for city and metropolitan buses in Gyeonggi Province. We will do our utmost to encourage transportation companies to improve service quality and to enhance the transportation environment in ways that citizens can truly feel."