2023-12-20 08:49:00
The Kongo Bus, which runs through Osaka, Tondabayashi City, and other areas, will end its operations on the 20th, and users have expressed their regret.
From the 21st, the local government will reorganize the route and operate with a reduced frequency.
The company that operates “Kongo Bus” started its transportation business in 1925, and has been serving the Minamikawachi area, including Tondabayashi City, for more than 90 years, but in September this year, the number of users decreased. In addition, the company announced that it would discontinue its route bus service due to the serious driver shortage.
On December 20th, the last day of the service, users voiced their regret for its abolition.
A woman in her 80s from Kanan Town, who came to ride with her husband, said, “I usually use it to go to the hospital, but if the number of trains decreases and there is only one every two hours, I will have to adjust to that time, which will be inconvenient.” Until now, I had taken it for granted that public transportation existed, but now I feel like it’s a blessing.”
A woman in her 70s from Tondabayashi City, who has been using the Kongo Bus for nearly 60 years since she was a high school student, said, “I have many fond memories of riding the bus to the Chihaya Ropeway, climbing mountains, and trout fishing. I used to use it, so I’m sad to see it go.It had a distinctive green body and was easy to ride.”
Following the abolition of the Kongo Bus service, a council made up of local governments and other parties held repeated discussions and decided to reorganize the previous 15 routes into 10 routes, which would operate at approximately 60% of the frequency from the 21st. It has become.
On the other hand, since the operating costs of the bus business will be borne by each local government, fares will remain unchanged for the time being, but local governments plan to review fares and operation systems depending on usage conditions.
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