Mayor Kim Seong-je vows 'high-quality transit service residents can feel'
Uiwang city announced Monday that it has completed a comprehensive overhaul of bus stop facilities citywide, replacing and upgrading aging infrastructure to improve public transit convenience and safety for residents.
The city began a full inspection of bus stop conditions in April, assessing facility age alongside ridership levels and overall condition to set priorities before carrying out phased improvements.
As a result, the city replaced 23 standard bus shelters and installed one new one. It also replaced 13 bus information terminals and added four new ones, completing a round of upgrades aimed at improving the public transit experience.
Alongside this, the city carried out environmental improvements at 269 standard shelters and 18 smart shelters. The work focused on creating clean and safe waiting environments through high-pressure exterior washing, interior flooring repairs and mold removal.
In the second half of the year, the city plans to continue shelter upgrades based on facility condition and other priorities. It will also proactively inspect and repair heated seats ahead of winter as part of broader efforts to raise transit welfare standards for residents.
"We will continue to monitor and systematically manage bus stops so that we can provide high-quality transit service that residents can truly feel," Mayor Kim Seong-je said.
pjh@heraldcorp.com
