2026. Q1
VARO
MOBILITY MAGAZINE
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What is Demand-Responsive Transit (DRT)?
DRT (Demand Responsive Transport) is a transportation service that allows passengers to request a ride at their preferred time and location, without fixed routes or schedules.
Gyeongnam Call Bus Drives the Future of Mobility in Gyeongsangnam-do
Business Overview
Objective｜Enhancing mobility access in small and medium-sized
cities while ensuring financial sustainability
Scope｜Operation and management of a demand-responsive public transport platform tailored to Gyeongsangnam-do
Service Area｜5 Cities · Counties
Fleet Size｜On-Demand 13 Vehicles, Fixed Route 13 Vehicles - Total 26 Vehicles
*As of March 20, 2026
As the first metropolitan government in Korea to establish its own demand-responsive transport platform, Gyeongsangnam-do is bringing a tailored public transport innovation to life through Gyeongnam Call Bus.
By flexibly responding to mobility needs across different regions, the service helps secure mobility access in small and medium-sized cities, reduce transport blind spots, and improve financial sustainability through more efficient operations.
It presents a new Gyeongnam-style DRT model designed for more inclusive and sustainable mobility.
Journey of the Gyeongnam Call Bus
From a small pilot with just two vehicles to a fleet of 26 operating across five cities and counties, Gyeongnam Call Bus has grown into a Gyeongnam-style demand-responsive transport service.
By closely responding to local mobility needs and building hands-on operational experience, the service has continued its journey over the past three years to help reduce transport blind spots across the region.
Gyeongnam Call Bus Drives the Future of Mobility in Gyeongsangnam-do
Business Overview
Objective ｜ Enhancing mobility access in small and medium-sized cities while ensuring financial sustainability
Scope ｜ Operation and management of a demand-responsive public transport platform tailored to Gyeongsangnam-do
Service Area ｜ 5 Cities · Counties
Fleet Size ｜ On-Demand 13 Vehicles, Fixed Route 13 Vehicles - Total 26 Vehicles
*As of March 20, 2026
As the first metropolitan government in Korea to establish its own demand-responsive transport platform, Gyeongsangnam-do is bringing a tailored public transport innovation to life through Gyeongnam Call Bus.
By flexibly responding to mobility needs across different regions, the service helps secure mobility access in small and medium-sized cities, reduce transport blind spots, and improve financial sustainability through more efficient operations. It presents a new Gyeongnam-style DRT model designed for more inclusive and sustainable mobility.
Journey of the Gyeongnam Call Bus
From a small pilot with just two vehicles to a fleet of 26 operating across five cities and counties, Gyeongnam Call Bus has grown into a Gyeongnam-style demand-responsive transport service. By closely responding to local mobility needs and building hands-on operational experience, the service has continued its journey over the past three years to help reduce transport blind spots across the region.
Journey of the Gyeongnam Call Bus
What kind of changes is Gyeongnam Call Bus bringing to the daily lives of Gyeongnam residents?
Since its launch in January 2025, Gyeongnam Call Bus has been flexibly responding to local mobility needs and becoming part of more residents’ everyday lives.
As daily operations, ride requests, and passenger experiences continue to accumulate, the service is proving itself as a new mobility option for local communities.
Through the following cumulative usage data, we take a closer look at the changes Gyeongnam Call Bus has brought closer to residents’ daily lives.
Total Operating Days
361 Days
Total Registered Users
19,224 Users
Total Ridership
159,402 Passengers
Total Distance Traveled
702,227 km
How Gyeongnam Call Bus Is Changing Everyday Life
What kind of changes is Gyeongnam Call Bus bringing to the daily lives of Gyeongnam residents? Since its launch in January 2025, Gyeongnam Call Bus has been flexibly responding to local mobility needs and becoming part of more residents’ everyday lives.
As daily operations, ride requests, and passenger experiences continue to accumulate, the service is proving itself as a new mobility option for local communities. Through the following cumulative usage data, we take a closer look at the changes Gyeongnam Call Bus has brought closer to residents’ daily lives.
Total Operating Days
361 Days
Total Registered Users
19,224 Users
Total Ridership
159,402 Passengers
Total Distance Traveled
702,277 km
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