
To make it more convenient for foreigners to use local
buses, Busan City installed local bus routes in three foreign languages
(English, Chinese and Japanese) at 20 bus stops near major tourist attractions
from December 23, 2010.
The following bus stops – by major tourist
attractions, metro stations, the inter-city bus terminal, the coastal passenger
ferry terminal, universities, traditional markets and department stores - are
now included on the bus route board in three foreign languages (English, Chinese
and Japanese) as well as in Korean. Therefore, foreign tourists and foreign
residents can now use Busan’s public transport more easily than
ever.
Busan City has successfully completed various transport projects
including the installation of LED destination announcement boards on all local
buses, closed-circuit television (CCTV) in local buses, bus information
terminals (BIT) at bus stops, and the upgrading of the express bus fleet. In
addition, this year, the city will expand the public transport projects by
upgrading the local buses, installing information monitors on the local buses
and improving the design of village/neighborhood buses.
A city official
said, “We plan to expand the bus route service in foreign languages and to
improve the other services, to provide foreign tourists and residents with a
more convenient public transport experience.”
※ 20 stations: Nampo-dong
PIFF Square, Coastal Passenger Terminal, Busan-jin Fire Station, Busan Station,
Jagalchi Metro Station, Bujeon Metro Station, Judies Taehwa Seomyeon, Beomeosa
Metro Station, Samjeong Green Apt., Gupo Metro Station, Haeundae Beach, Centum
City / BEXCO Metro Station, Haeundae Station, Shinsaegae Centum City, Busan
Centra l Bus Terminal, Busan City Hall, Sasang Inter-City Bus Terminal, Gwangan
Metro Station, Lotte Department Store, Busan District Court·Busan District
Prosecutors' Office
* Government press release (January
19)
[Source : Korea.net]