”Maybe the subway is better” - 2 hours from Magok to Jamsil... ”Sigh” over Han River bus = South Korea

On the 18th, the city of Seoul unveiled a water bus that it said could be used as public transportation for commuters, but the launch ceremony has revealed some problems.
However, all events were canceled due to the rain, and the limitations of the system as a public transportation system have been pointed out.
At the launch ceremony for the Hangang Bus, held in front of the dock in Yeouido, he said, "I can say with certainty that from the perspective of improving the quality of life for Seoul citizens, the history of the Hangang River can be clearly divided into before and after the Hangang Bus."
However, all test drive ceremonies scheduled for that day were canceled due to sudden heavy rain. The city explained, "The test drive ceremonies were canceled due to poor visibility over the Han River."
Prior to this, the city had warned that if the discharge volume of Paldang Dam exceeds 3,000 tons per second due to heavy rain or due to weather conditions, the Han River Bus service may be suspended for approximately 20 days a year.
However, sudden heavy rains like the one that occurred this time were not anticipated, and it is expected that the number of days that flights will be suspended will exceed the 20th.
Also, initially, the Han River bus was supposed to take 75 minutes from Magok to Jamsil, but
In reality, the journey is expected to take more than two hours, and some have voiced concerns that it is not suitable for public transportation for commuters. The express train on subway line 9 can cover the same distance in about 40 minutes, but it takes less than two hours.
If it costs more, it is not suitable for commuting. The reaction of office workers who are actually planning to use it is also skeptical. A woman living in Seo-gu, Incheon, told SBS, "When I go to work,
"I think it's much more efficient to use the subway or bus, no matter how crowded the subway is," he said, adding, "In fact, it might be better to change your purpose to sightseeing."
A man living in Gwanak-gu, Seoul, said, "As an office worker, getting home early is one of my top priorities, but I don't think I'd go out of my way to use the Han River bus."
In response, Democratic Party lawmaker Go Min Jeon wrote on her blog, "Didn't they say they would build a Hangang bus for commuters?" and added, "If it takes two hours,
"You can even go to Jeju Island," he said sarcastically. The city government has stated that "it is true that we emphasized public transportation, but we did not emphasize commuting only."
However, recently, K-culture and K-contents have become popular following K-POP, and the Hangang bus is clearly a form of public transportation.
With the increasing number of foreign tourists visiting Seoul, there are hopes that this will become a new tourist route to enjoy Seoul. Amid mixed concerns and expectations, the Han River bus that Seoul City has enthusiastically prepared will be launched on the 18th.
The one-way fare is 3,000 won, and if you purchase a "Climate Companion Card" for an additional 5,000 won, you can board the ship unlimited times and receive discounts when transferring to other public transport.
The ferry will travel between seven docks, including Magok, Mangwon, Yeouido, Oksu, Apgujeong, Ttukseom, and Jamsil (28.9km).
The city will initially operate an hourly rate cut-off from 11:00 a.m. to 9:37 p.m. on weekdays and weekends until October 9th.
The service will operate 14 times a day at intervals of 1 hour and 30 minutes, and from October 10th, it will start at 7:00 AM on weekdays and 9:30 AM on weekends, and will run until 10:30 PM, including express routes (every 15 minutes) during rush hour.
The number of round trips is expected to increase to 30 (weekday basis). The travel time between Magok and Jamsil is estimated to be 127 minutes on the regular route and 82 minutes on the express route.
In addition, there are convenience stores and cafes at the Han River bus pier, and a cafeteria is also set up on board.
The restaurant is equipped with bicycle racks (for 20 bikes) and wheelchair seats (for 4), and each seat is also equipped with a life jacket.
It is being done.