Mayor Joo Kwangdeok Pledges Thorough Road Management, Including Winter Snow Removal
"We Will Create a Safe Environment for Bus Operations"
Namyangju City in Gyeonggi Province announced on the 16th that Mayor Joo Kwangdeok visited Daewon Transportation Co., Ltd.'s Chasan-ri garage on the 15th to directly listen to the voices of bus driver workers on site. He also had lunch with them in the company cafeteria, reviewing the current status and future direction of the public management system for buses.
Joo Gwangdeok, Mayor of Namyangju City, visited Daewon Transportation Co., Ltd.'s Chasan-ri garage on the 15th to directly listen to the on-site voices of bus driver workers. Provided by Namyangju City
This event was organized as part of efforts to enhance communication aimed at improving the stability of bus operations, which are responsible for citizens' mobility, and to meaningfully improve the working conditions of bus drivers.
On site, Mayor Joo and the bus driver workers discussed a variety of pressing issues, including working conditions, operational circumstances, safety concerns, and the perceived level of welfare. Afterwards, Mayor Joo had a meal with the drivers in the cafeteria, listening to their concerns in a more relaxed setting.
The city is focusing on the public management system for buses as a key policy to ensure punctuality and safety in public transportation, while also improving the working environment for transportation workers to enhance service quality.
Currently, under a phased transition plan, the city is operating a total of 21 routes with 149 buses under the public management system. In 2026, it plans to transition an additional 15 routes with 75 buses. Through this gradual expansion, the city aims to complete the transition of all routes to the public management system by 2027.
Joo Kwangdeok, mayor of Namyangju City, visited Daewon Transportation Co., Ltd.'s Chasan-ri garage on the 15th to directly listen to the voices of bus driver workers on site, and then had a meal. Provided by Namyangju City
In addition, the city continues to make financial investments to strengthen the public nature of bus operations. The bus-related budget for 2025 is approximately 61 billion won, accounting for 2.4% of the city’s total budget. Based on this budget, the city is steadily working to ensure stable route operations, punctuality, and improved treatment for transportation workers, thereby increasing public satisfaction.
Mayor Joo Kwangdeok stated, "We will actively coordinate with Gyeonggi Province and the city council to ensure the smooth completion of the transition to the public management system for buses by 2027. We will continue to develop policies to improve the welfare of bus drivers, and make every effort to manage roads, including winter snow removal, so that citizens can use bus services with peace of mind."
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