Hwaseong City Activates Emergency Measures Ahead of Strike Affecting 39 Bus Routes...Deploys 22 Chartered Buses

Hwaseong's Three City Bus Companies Set to Strike Starting Tomorrow
22 Chartered Buses to Operate on Alternative Routes
Staff to Be Deployed at 30 Major Bus Stops
Mayor Jeong Myeonggeun: "Alternative Transportation to Be Deployed... Minimizing Inconvenience for Residents"

Hwaseong Special City in Gyeonggi Province has drawn up emergency transportation measures, including deploying chartered and public buses, as concerns grow over a “transportation chaos” during rush hour following strike notices from three bus companies operating in the city.

2026 Gyeonggi-do Metropolitan and City Bus Strike Notice. Provided by Hwaseong City.

Hwaseong City Mayor Jeong Myeonggeun announced on October 29 that the city would take measures to minimize transportation inconvenience for residents after Hwaseong Unsu, Namyang Yeogaek and Jebu Yeogaek announced plans to strike starting with the first bus service on October 30. If the strike goes ahead, service on 39 metropolitan and city bus routes, involving 207 buses, is expected to be disrupted.

Hwaseong City plans to deploy 22 chartered buses during morning rush hour and operate six alternative routes connecting major transportation hubs, including Eocheon Station and Banwol Station.

The city will also operate two alternative routes connecting Dongtan 2 New Town and Byeongjeom Station using public buses run by Hwaseong City Corporation. It plans to deploy reserve buses on some routes not participating in the strike to increase the number of services.

If the strike begins, the city will activate its emergency transportation headquarters to monitor bus operations around the clock. Staff will be stationed at 30 major bus stops to provide information on service disruptions and alternative transportation options.

Hwaseong City is posting strike notices at bus stops and providing information about routes scheduled to be suspended and alternative transportation options through its website and social media.

2026 Gyeonggi-do Regional and City Bus Strike Notice. Courtesy of Hwaseong City.

Hwaseong Mayor Jeong Myeonggeun said, “If the bus strike goes ahead, it is expected to cause considerable inconvenience in residents’ daily lives, including their commutes. We will swiftly deploy alternative transportation and closely monitor bus operations, focusing on minimizing inconvenience for residents.”

He added, “We ask residents to check bus service information in advance and, if possible, use alternative transportation such as the subway or private vehicles during the strike.”

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