Seoul pushes for emergency transportation measures in preparation for rail and subway strikes

The Seoul Metropolitan Government will preemptively push for emergency transportation measures in preparation for a general strike by the railway union and the Seoul Transportation Corporation union.The city of

will first put in additional alternative measures, such as extending the concentrated dispatch time of 343 general bus routes by one hour from the usual time when the union of the Korea Railroad Corporation begins strike today (5th).

In addition, squirrel buses and accompanying buses will be extended for an additional hour so that travel support can be provided during commuting hours.

Subsequently, in the case of Seoul Subway Line 1 to Line 8, the plan is to operate 100% normally during weekdays and maintain 86% of the total operation rate during rush hour so that there will be no inconvenience to citizens even if they go on strike tomorrow (6th).