Goyang, a city in Gyeonggi Province, began operating a newly established village bus route, No. 050, on Wednesday to ensure mobility for residents in transit-vulnerable areas.
Route 050 was created for local residents who had experienced inconvenience following the discontinuation of the custom bus route No. 60. To establish a stable operating system, the city held an open recruitment for a transport operator. After a review process, it selected Yeosan Transportation Co., a Goyang-based transport operator, as the final operator.
Route 050 starts from Ijeon Village Hall and passes through Dungji Village, Cheonga Park, Purme Village, Budaeap, and Jungsan High School. It runs a total distance of 20 kilometers to its final stop at Haitai Shopping and Jungsan Intersection.
The bus operates 11 times a day. The first departure leaves the starting point at around 5:40 a.m. The service interval ranges from 60 to 100 minutes, depending on road conditions and time of day. Considering weekday demand, the route does not operate on weekends and public holidays.
"Residents who have experienced inconvenience using public transportation since the discontinuation of route No. 60 will now be able to travel comfortably," a city official said. "We will listen to the voices of residents in public transportation blind spots and improve transit welfare."
