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Gyeonggi Province bus total strike
Final negotiations on Day D-1
Deadline Deadline October 30 · From first run on strike day, service disruptions expected
In short
Gyeonggi Province bus management and labor hold final negotiations on the 29th.
If no agreement is reached, buses will stop from the first run on the 30th.
Wide-area buses are included, so commute disruptions are expected.
Key facts
| When | Final mediation meeting will be held at 3 p.m. on the 29th at the Gyeonggi Regional Labor Relations Commission in Suwon. |
|---|---|
| Who | Gyeonggi Area Automobile Workers' Union and management of 29 bus companies in the province will negotiate. |
| What | 4,130 buses and 854 routes are subject; wide-area buses include 63 routes and 942 vehicles. |
| How | If mediation breaks down, the union will launch a full strike from the first run on the 30th. |
What it means for me
If you commute by bus in Gyeonggi Province, prepare for possible service disruptions on the 30th.
Office workers commuting to Seoul by wide-area bus should check alternative transportation in advance.
Self-employed business owners in areas with heavy bus traffic can prepare for customer fluctuations on the 30th.
Seniors who frequently use local buses should check service status on the 30th beforehand.
