Gyeonggi Province bus unions have announced plans to strike starting with the first bus on the 30th, prompting Seoul to implement emergency transport measures to minimize commuting disruptions for residents in the metropolitan area.
On the 29th, the city of Seoul announced its transport support plan in anticipation of the bus strike, stating it would increase service on major subway lines that connect with Gyeonggi Province and experience high transfer demand.
The affected lines include subway lines 3, 4, 5, 7, and 8. The city plans to add temporary trains to increase the number of trips during peak commuting hours by a total of 23.
Additionally, the city will extend peak service hours for 98 bus routes that pass through Gyeonggi Province by one hour during morning and evening rush hours.
As a result, peak service hours will be adjusted to 6 AM to 9 AM (previously 7 AM to 9 AM) and 5 PM to 8 PM (previously 6 PM to 8 PM). The city is also considering further expanding peak service for affected routes if the strike continues for an extended period.
Yeong-gwon Lee, head of the Seoul Transportation Office, stated, "If the Gyeonggi bus strike occurs, we anticipate inconvenience for commuters traveling between Seoul and Gyeonggi. We will make every effort to utilize available transportation options for support." He added, "We will closely monitor the strike situation and traffic conditions, collaborating with relevant agencies to minimize disruptions for citizens."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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