* This is a link to the official press release.
Autonomous bus on the Busan BRT route between Naesung and Jungdong starts "night passenger transport service" today.
https://www.busan.go.kr/nbtnewsBU/1716251
* The following is an excerpt from a Yonhap News article.
https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260126016200051
Busan City will start the "night passenger transport service" with autonomous buses on the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) route connecting Naesung Intersection and Jungdong on January 26th.
The pilot operation will run from January 26th to June 30th, with operating hours from 11:30 PM to 3:30 AM the next day on weekdays. It will not operate on the first Friday of each month. … …
Fares are free during the pilot operation period. After reviewing the official operation, fares are expected to be the same as those for city buses.
To ensure safety, standing passengers are restricted and a maximum of 15 passengers can board the bus. A safety officer will be on board to assist with citizen safety and convenience.
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