High Marks for GTX Guseong Station Bus Route Reorganization and DRT System
Yongin City in Gyeonggi Province announced on the 24th that it has received the Excellence Award in the '2025 Sustainable Transport City Evaluation' organized by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.
Lee Sangil, Mayor of Yongin (fourth from left), is celebrating with employees the receipt of the Grand Prize in the 'Sustainable Transport City Evaluation'. Provided by Yongin City
This evaluation is conducted annually by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport under the 'Sustainable Transport and Logistics Development Act,' targeting 71 cities with populations of over 100,000.
The evaluation is based on a total of 26 indicators across four categories: a major shift from internal combustion engine vehicles to eco-friendly vehicles, strengthening of energy-saving public transportation systems, support for non-motorized and zero-carbon modes of transport, and ensuring traffic safety and mobility rights.
In this evaluation, the city received high marks for its policies such as reorganizing bus routes to connect with GTX-A Guseong Station, implementing metropolitan call buses, and establishing demand-responsive transport (DRT) services like 'Tabayong.'
Mayor Lee Sangil stated, "We will continue our efforts to resolve citizens' inconveniences and implement sustainable transport policies that effectively address the climate crisis."
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