[Service News]VARO DRT Launches Autonomous DRT Service in Suwon!

27 Feb 2026

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Hello from Studio G!ย 

Weโ€™re excited to share that startingย March 3, VARO DRT is now operating in the Gwanggyo 1-dong area of Suwon City under the name SAEBIT DRT! ๐Ÿ‘ย 

During the operation period, you can travel more conveniently by requesting a ride through the mobile app.ย 


How to Use SAEBIT DRTย 

๐Ÿ“ฑย Book a ride via theย VARO DRT mobile appย 


SAEBIT DRT is a next-generation transportation service where the vehicle can recognize road conditions and drive itself without a human driver.ย 

Instead of following fixed routes, the service operates as aย demand-responsive transit (DRT) system that runs based on passenger requests. After booking a ride through the VARO DRT app, you can board and exit at designated stops within the service area at your preferred time.ย 


๐Ÿค– What Makes SAEBIT DRT Different?ย 

A bus that comes when you call itย 
Request a ride through the VARO DRT app, and SAEBIT DRT will arrive at the designated stop for pickup.ย 
AI calculates the optimal route
By analyzing the pickup location and destination, the system determines the most efficient route in real time and even plans the next trip for additional passengers.ย 
Level 3 autonomous driving technologyย 
Equipped with conditional autonomous driving (Level 3), the vehicle performs most driving tasks on its own, with human intervention only when necessary.ย 


Currently, SAEBIT DRT operates within the Gwanggyo 1-dong area, with two vehicles running on weekdays from 10 AM to 6 PM.

Passengers can freely board the service at 13 designated stops within the service area.ย 


๐Ÿ”’ Concerned About Safety?ย 

Donโ€™t be! A trained operator is always on board to take manual control in case of emergency.ย Each vehicle is equipped with LiDAR, cameras, and GPS to detect road signals, pedestrians, and obstacles in real time.

In addition, the service is backed by regular inspections and real-time monitoringย to ensure safe operations at all times.




๐Ÿšย Before You Ride, Please Noteย 


๐Ÿ“SAEBIT DRT only boards and drops off at designated stopsย 

๐Ÿ“There may be some wait time after booking, as dispatching isnโ€™t immediateย 

๐Ÿ“As a shared DRT service, stops may be added during your ride to accommodate othersย 

๐Ÿ“For safety, always board after the vehicle comes to a complete stop ย 


๐Ÿ™‹ Quick Summaryย 


โœ” Start Dateย 
- Tuesday, March 3, 2026

โœ” Service Areaย 
- Gwanggyo 1-dong, Suwon Cityย 


โœ” Operating Hoursย 
- Weekdays: 10 AM โ€“ 6 PMย 


โœ” How to Ride
๐Ÿ“ฑย Book a ride via the VARO DRT mobile appย 


โœ” Fareย 
- Free of chargeย 
*SAEBIT DRT is operated free of charge during the pilot period for autonomous driving demonstrations.ย 


At Studio G, weโ€™re continuously monitoring and improving the service based on user feedback.
Our goal is to make your experience with VARO DRT smarter, safer, and more convenient every time you ride.ย 


For more details, visit theย VARO DRTย official website! ย ๐Ÿš

Go to the VARO DRT Website