Seongnam City Prepares Emergency Transportation Measures Ahead of Gyeonggi Bus Strike

Emergency Transportation Measures Prepared Ahead of General Bus Strike
Taxis to Run More Frequently; Temporary Buses to Be Deployed
Strike to Affect 519 Buses on 42 Routes Operated by Seongnam City Bus and Daemyung Transport
More Frequent Service on Non-Striking Buses During Commuting Hours

Seongnam City in Gyeonggi Province, headed by Mayor Shin Sangjin, has prepared emergency transportation measures in anticipation of a general strike by Gyeonggi Province's city bus workers scheduled for Oct. 30. The city plans to increase service during commuting hours on buses not participating in the strike and deploy temporary buses in areas with limited alternative transportation.

A view of Seongnam City Hall. Provided by Seongnam City.

Seongnam City said on Oct. 29 that it had established an emergency transportation headquarters after the Gyeonggi Bus Workers' Union Council announced a general strike over demands including higher wages.

In Seongnam, the strike is set to involve 412 buses on 35 routes operated by Seongnam City Bus and 107 buses on seven routes operated by Daemyung Transport. Together, the two companies operate 519 buses on 42 routes.

Normal service will continue on 284 buses across 44 routes operated by 12 village bus companies not participating in the strike, as well as on 436 buses across 35 routes operated by Daewon Bus and Gyeonggi Express. Another 1,407 buses on 92 routes operated by companies based in other areas that pass through Seongnam are also expected to operate normally. These companies will support transportation by increasing service during commuting hours and deploying standby vehicles.

The city is asking the individual taxi association and corporate taxi companies to help ensure that all 3,501 taxis, including 2,519 individual taxis and 982 corporate taxis, operate intensively during commuting hours. Temporary buses are planned for areas with limited alternative transportation.

Updates on the strike and alternative transportation options will be provided through the Bus Information System (BIS), the city's website and emergency text alerts.

A Seongnam City official said, "We hope a smooth agreement will be reached at the final labor-management mediation meeting scheduled for the afternoon of Oct. 29 at the Gyeonggi Regional Labor Relations Commission." The official added, "Even if the strike goes ahead, we will do our utmost to implement emergency transportation measures and minimize disruptions to residents' commutes and daily lives."

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