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Busan City to Launch New East Busan Commuter Bus Route to Improve Access for Industrial Workers

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The Busan Metropolitan City (Mayor Park Heong-joon), in collaboration with the Busan Economic Promotion Agency (President Song Bok-cheol), announced the launch of a new commuter bus route connecting Jeonggwan New Town, Jang-an Industrial Complex, and Banryong Industrial Complex, starting July 1.

○ This measure addresses transportation blind spots in East Busan and aims to reduce commuting stress for industrial workers.

○ The decision follows requests from industrial complex associations in Gijang-gun for expanded commuter bus service. The City had preemptively designed the new route and prepared improvements to transportation access from Jeonggwan to Banryong Industrial Complex.

○ Despite being a residential hub for many workers, Jeonggwan New Town lacked direct public transport links to nearby industrial areas, leading most workers to rely on private cars—resulting in persistent traffic congestion and inconvenience.

○ Jang-an Industrial Complex houses 99 companies and 3,882 workers, while Banryong Industrial Complex has 86 companies and 1,133 workers. A significant portion of these employees live in Gijang-gun, including Jeonggwan.

With this addition, Busan will operate a total of 47 commuter buses making 101 daily trips (52 departures, 49 returns) serving 13 industrial complexes citywide.
The new route will operate twice a day—departing at 7:00 AM and returning at 6:00 PM—significantly improving transportation efficiency for local workers.

In addition, the City plans to launch a dedicated mobile application in September to enhance commuter convenience and satisfaction. The app will provide essential information and smart features tailored to daily commuters.

○ Development of the app began in May, led by Ground K, a certified Busan Service SME specializing in digital mobility. The app will be available as both a webpage and a mobile app (for Android and iOS), and will officially launch after a public promotion campaign in September.

○ The app will adopt a membership-based system that requires user authentication before boarding. This will enable data-driven demand analysis and route optimization, contributing to a more convenient smart commuting environment.

Key features include:

▲ Real-time vehicle tracking

▲ Route information

▲ Emergency alerts

▲ Public feedback board

○ In April, the City held a naming contest among workers and employees. A total of 117 submissions were received, and the app name “SandanTayo” (“Ride to the Industrial Complex!”) was selected based on popularity and feedback. Design work is currently underway.

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Appendix 1: Commuter Bus Operations by Industrial Complex (as of July 1, 2025)

• ●13 industrial complexes

• ●47 buses

• ●21 routes

• ●101 daily trips (52 departures, 49 returns)
  (Detailed chart omitted in this summary; available upon request)