South Korea: Several bus companies in Gyeonggi Province plan to ban standing passengers from Nov. 18

Event

Thirteen bus companies in Gyeonggi Province plan to ban standing passengers from Nov. 18 to improve passenger safety. The ban will affect around 1,100 buses, nearly 45 percent of services, including routes between the province and Seoul and Incheon.

The move will effectively reduce passenger capacity, leading to longer wait times. Increased demand for alternative transport, especially subway and light rail services, is likely.

Advice

Plan for long queues for bus services and increased demand for alternative transport. Allow additional travel time.