Comments on: New Bus Routes Dec 30

By: socius » Bus System Route Information

socius » Bus System Route Information — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:22:00 +0000

[...] I mentioned in an article a little while ago, Daejeon’s bus system switches to a new system on Tuesday, Decem…. There will be all-new routes, numbers, and expanded transfer options. You can go check out the [...]

By: Sooth

Sooth — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:49:00 +0000

Does anyone know the operating hours of the bus service? I’ve seen it somewhere before but I can’t seem to find any info on it now.
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Thanks.

By: Greg

Greg — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:57:00 +0000

Just a couple of comments. I received the new bus map guide in my mailbox, so I think everyone was sent a copy. This is not going to help new teachers of course. If you are going to use the bus frequently, you definitely need to get a transportation card. Unless you are heading to a major point ( such as Daejeon Station, City Hall, and so on), you are going to have to take more than 1 bus, unlike before, where you could get to most points on one bus. If you’re paying in cash, you could be costing yourself twice as much or more. From my understanding, the card can be used to transfer to the subway as well, and vice versa. Unfortunately, getting these cards is not as easy as it could be. I initially tried to get one at Hanna Bank (their name is on the card), but was told I would have to set up an account with them (according to my Korean co-teacher). I ended up buying one at the little grey “shack” or stand by the busstop in front of Timeworld. I paid 52,500 won (50,000 won debit plus 2500 won for the card). Through the week I use it 4 times a day and still have 30000 won left on it. I know it is not difficult to get them “recharged” (put more money on them)-there are many places where you can do this-most GS 25′s-there a a list of places at the back of the guide, albeit in Korean. I will say that the hard starts and stops at the bus stops have actually reduced. The connections are pretty good for the most part, although it does take me a little longer to get to work, but this is offset by the fact that buses come more frequently. My only complaint is that sometimes info on ALL the incoming buses is NOT on the board or arrival times are slightly inaccurate. I expected some glitches, but they have been minimal considering the scale of the changes made. With the concurrent increases in taxi fares, I hope to see more foreigners on the buses (I honestly hardly ever see any), because it is a very efficient and convenient system. The info above is very useful and helpful and I hope this adds to it.

By: Hongjoo Lee

Hongjoo Lee — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:31:00 +0000

I have located your site while googling “Daejeon Bus Map”.
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You have what the city hall or other Korean residents should have.
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I hope to be able to contribute.
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The first thing would to ask the city hall to make a bus guide in English.
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With the best wishes,
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Hongjoo Lee

By: Kim Hogg

Kim Hogg — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:57:00 +0000

You’re certainly welcome, Andrea. The booklets (as I mentioned on your FB wall and on the later post here:http://www.socius.or.kr/2008/12/26/bus-system-route-information/) are available at your local Dong office or citizen center.
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I must say Daejeon has done a fabulous job not only on their campaign pre-change to notify people, but in also having liaison officers at nearly every bus stop to help people find where they’re going over the last three days (one day before the change and the first two days of the new system so far). It’s been quite cold out there in the mornings and evenings, and their presence is quite commendable. I rode the bus a couple of times on the 29th (before the changes) and on the 30th, and even though I am visibly NOT Korean, I was approached every time I encountered a liaison officer to make sure I knew how to get where I was going. Kudos!

By: Joe

Joe — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:44:00 +0000

leave it to the koreans to change up the bus routes in the middle of winter.

By: John from Daejeon

John from Daejeon — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:33:00 +0000

In the past, current city maps, including bus maps, were available at the city’s tourist information centers. The main one is in Expo Park near Kumdori Land and across the street from the Natural Science Museum. There is also one near the front gates of Daejeon Zooland. There are also smallers ones at the Express Bus Terminal and two train stations. City Hall may also carry them. These tourist information centers have a small white i inside a white circle inside a brownish square as their logo.

By: Andrea Butler

Andrea Butler — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:45:00 +0000

Dear Socius,
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Thanks so much for doing so much leg work on the translation! I have been searching the website in vain trying to find information. By the way, where can we pick up the very important booklets? Are they available at select locations in the city? Any information would be very helpful on this. Thank you.
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Sincerely,
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Andrea Butler

By: Socius » Bus System Route Information

Socius » Bus System Route Information — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:57:00 +0000

[...] I mentioned in an article a little while ago, Daejeon’s bus system is being overhauled on Tuesday, December 3…. There will be all-new routes, numbers, and expanded transfer options. You can go check out the [...]

By: Kim Hogg

Kim Hogg — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:21:00 +0000

Yes, everything is changing. Some numbers will be re-used, but they are not for the same routes. You need to learn new routes to get where you need to go. I’ll be working on the tutorial for using the Korean-language maps in the next week.