Seoul city buses, strike looming
The Seoul city bus union, embroiled in a heated dispute with management over a wage increase proposal following a regular wage ruling, saw buses arriving at the Seoul Station bus transfer center in Seoul's Jung-gu on the morning of the 12th, one day before the scheduled strike.
The Seoul city government announced emergency transportation measures, including deploying alternative modes of transport, in preparation for the strike scheduled for tomorrow (13th). During peak commuting hours, the city will extend bus operations by an additional 79 runs, with the last train service delayed until 2 a.m. at terminal stations, resulting in a total of 93 extra train services.
To address delays or overcrowding, 15 standby emergency trains will be prepared, and order maintenance personnel will be deployed at major stations such as Hongik University, Seoul Station, Jamsil, Gangnam, and Sindorim. Additionally, free shuttle buses will be provided by local districts.
About 670 public and private vehicles will be deployed to connect major hubs and subway stations in areas where town buses are not running due to the suspended city bus routes. The city also plans to request public institutions and private companies to adjust their work hours by one hour to disperse the concentrated demand during the strike period, in preparation for a potential prolonged strike.