SEOUL, January 30 (AJP) - Seoul's water ferry service along the Han River is expected to resume full operations in early March, the Seoul Metropolitan Government said on Friday.
The service was halted on some routes due to technical glitches after its bombastic launch in September last year.
The city government had planned to resume the service in January, but it was delayed as safety inspections and other checks by the Ministry of Interior and Safety took longer than expected.
The ministry found numerous violations in regulatory compliance and facility management, prompting it to issue over 50 corrective measures. The city government is now required to submit detailed plans and proposed actions by mid-February to ensure the service resumes in March.
Once fully resumed, the service will offer about 16 one-way trips daily, gradually expanding to more routes with up to 12 ferry boats, including express trips, serving as a new transportation option for commuters and tourists while allowing them to enjoy a scenic cruise along the river in the heart of Seoul.
A city official vowed, "We will prioritize safety to restore public trust while making the service more convenient for commuters and other users."
The service was halted on some routes due to technical glitches after its bombastic launch in September last year.
The city government had planned to resume the service in January, but it was delayed as safety inspections and other checks by the Ministry of Interior and Safety took longer than expected.
The ministry found numerous violations in regulatory compliance and facility management, prompting it to issue over 50 corrective measures. The city government is now required to submit detailed plans and proposed actions by mid-February to ensure the service resumes in March.
Once fully resumed, the service will offer about 16 one-way trips daily, gradually expanding to more routes with up to 12 ferry boats, including express trips, serving as a new transportation option for commuters and tourists while allowing them to enjoy a scenic cruise along the river in the heart of Seoul.
A city official vowed, "We will prioritize safety to restore public trust while making the service more convenient for commuters and other users."
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