{"id":246235,"date":"2026-02-10T22:36:21","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T13:36:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tenbizt.com\/en\/news\/uncategorized\/2026\/02\/10\/incheon-bus-reform-improve-citizen-mobility-2\/"},"modified":"2026-04-15T16:01:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T07:01:22","slug":"incheon-bus-reform-improve-citizen-mobility-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tenbizt.com\/en\/news\/social\/2026\/02\/10\/incheon-bus-reform-improve-citizen-mobility-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Incheon Bus Reform: How Will It Improve Citizen Mobility and Service Quality?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"news_content\" data-layout-area=\"CONTENT\" data-layout-area-cnt=\"1\"><!--\ubd80\uc81c\ubaa9--><\/p>\n<div class=\"sub_tit\">\n<pre> Incheon City Council member Kim Dae-jung addresses the council during a temporary session on February 10th. Photo courtesy of Incheon City Council <\/pre>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--\/\/\ubd80\uc81c\ubaa9--><\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/contents-cdn.viewus.co.kr\/image\/2026\/02\/CP-2024-0113\/image-f50b25ba-7e33-463b-b3db-f0891b33913f.jpeg\" alt=\"&nbsp;   During a temporary session of the Incheon City Council on February 10th, Councilman Kim Dae-jung emphasized the critical need for structural reforms and improvements to the city\\'s semi-public bus system.\" \/><figcaption>&nbsp;   During a temporary session of the Incheon City Council on February 10th, Councilman Kim Dae-jung emphasized the critical need for structural reforms and improvements to the city&#8217;s semi-public bus system.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div><!--PC \uc678\ubd80\uad11\uace0(1)--><\/div>\n<p>Kim argued for policy changes to guarantee citizens&#8217; mobility rights, enhance public transit quality, and improve working conditions for transportation employees.<\/p>\n<p><!--\uad11\uace0\uc601\uc5ed 241017--><!--\/\/\uad11\uace0\uc601\uc5ed 241017--> Using Incheon&#8217;s bus route 4 as an example, Kim highlighted the inconveniences faced by residents due to extended routes and long operating hours, as well as the deteriorating work environment for bus drivers. <br \/> &#8220;Despite high passenger numbers per vehicle, this route operates with medium-sized buses, creating a structural imbalance where supply fails to meet demand,&#8221; he stated. <\/p>\n<div id=\"AnyMindavs\"><\/div>\n<p>Kim also criticized the criteria for changing bus types, noting that they focus excessively on operational profitability rather than actual ridership and public benefit.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;If these criteria remain anchored in outdated operational models, they will inevitably fail to adapt to evolving transportation needs and public expectations,&#8221; he pointed out.<\/p>\n<p>The councilman stressed that the semi-public system must evolve beyond mere financial support to embody true accountability as a public transportation service.<\/p>\n<p>He asserted that the city administration must take responsibility for ensuring adequate rest periods for transit workers and addressing safety concerns arising from extended operating hours.<\/p>\n<p>Kim also noted that the additional cost of upgrading to larger buses is relatively small compared to the overall semi-public transit budget, arguing against delaying policy decisions due to misplaced financial concerns.<\/p>\n<p>In a related matter, Kim proposed measures to increase local construction firms&#8217; involvement in the Incheon Daero project, emphasizing the need to protect the local construction industry.<\/p>\n<p>He suggested that the Incheon Regional Construction Association recommend companies based on a comprehensive assessment of subcontracting capabilities, financial stability, and eco-friendly equipment ownership.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The semi-public bus system is a vital public service that directly impacts citizens&#8217; daily lives,&#8221; Kim stated. &#8220;It must balance three key factors: minimizing public inconvenience, ensuring worker safety, and maintaining fiscal responsibility. Now is the time to redefine our criteria to align with current realities and make responsible policy decisions.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Kim&#8217;s remarks underscore the pressing need for structural reforms and systemic improvements in Incheon&#8217;s public transportation network, given its significant impact on residents&#8217; daily lives.<\/p>\n<p>His assertions highlight the necessity for a policy shift to safeguard citizens&#8217; mobility rights, enhance public transit quality, and improve working conditions for transportation employees. Kim urged the Incheon City Council and relevant agencies to thoroughly review and implement these changes.<\/p>\n<p>Incheon &#8211; Lee Chun-man, Reporter (lcm9504@viva100.com)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Incheon City Councilman Kim Dae-jung emphasizes urgent reforms for public transport and worker conditions in the city&#8217;s bus system.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/contents-cdn.viewus.co.kr\/image\/2026\/02\/CP-2024-0113\/image-f50b25ba-7e33-463b-b3db-f0891b33913f.jpeg","footnotes":""},"categories":[278100],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-246235","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-social"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Incheon Bus 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