Pyeongchang County to Launch "Happy Call Bus" in Bangnim-myeon from the 30th... Customized Transportation Welfare Begins

Pyeongchang County in Gangwon Province will begin operating the demand-responsive "Happy Call Bus" service centered around Bangnim-myeon starting October 30.

Pyeongchang County Office building.

The "Happy Call Bus" is a customized public transportation service that does not follow fixed routes as before. Instead, residents can reserve a ride by phone or summon a vehicle through the dedicated app (BaroDRT), allowing a vehicle to be dispatched to a nearby stop for their journey.

The service area covers all of Bangnim-myeon and operates on weekdays from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The fare is the same as the existing village buses, minimizing the financial burden on residents.

Pyeongchang County expects that the launch of the Happy Call Bus will significantly improve mobility for residents in transportation-vulnerable areas who have faced difficulties using public transportation. In particular, it is anticipated to provide practical assistance to seniors and others with high dependence on public transit.

Pyeongchang County Governor Sim Jaeguk stated, "The Happy Call Bus, which residents can summon and use directly, marks a new starting point for realizing transportation welfare," adding, "We will continue to expand transportation services that meet the needs of our residents."

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