Targeting Eoyeonhansan, Hyeongok, and Poseung Districts
Pyeongtaek City in Gyeonggi Province announced on December 30 that it will continue to operate the free commuter buses for industrial complex workers next year, which were introduced this year to improve commuting convenience.
The free industrial complex commuter bus operated by Pyeongtaek City since July. The city will continue to operate the free commuter buses connecting industrial complexes such as Eoyeonhyeonsan, Hyeongok, Poseung districts, and transportation hubs like Jije Station and Pyeongtaek Station next year as well. Provided by Pyeongtaek City
The city explained that the commuter bus service, which began operating in July, has been credited with reducing transportation costs for workers, improving commuting convenience, helping companies secure manpower, and strengthening the competitiveness of local industries. Based on this assessment, the city decided to extend the service.
Next year, a total of three buses will be deployed, and from January 5, the commuter buses will operate during weekday commuting hours.
Two buses will connect major hubs such as Jije Station and Seojeong-ri Station with Eoyeonhansan Industrial Complex and Hyeongok Industrial Complex. According to the schedule, the buses will depart from Jije Station at 7:20 a.m. and 7:40 a.m., and for the return trip, will leave the industrial complexes at 5:40 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
One bus will depart from Pyeongtaek Station, pass through Anjung Bus Terminal, and connect to the Pyeongtaek Poseung (BIX) District. For the morning commute, the bus will depart from Pyeongtaek Station at 6:50 a.m., and for the evening commute, it will leave the industrial complex at 5:20 p.m.
Pyeongtaek Mayor Jung Jangseon stated, "We will continue to implement policies that improve working conditions and support businesses by reflecting feedback from the field."
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