New bus stations capable of reducing fine dust concentration by more than 50% 

Gyeonggi Province will invest KRW 2.32 billion to install 200 Clean Bus Stations by 2018. ⓒ Gyeonggi G-News

Gyeonggi Province plans to install Clean Bus Stations to improve air quality at bus stations inundated by fine dust.

Gyeonggi Province will invest KRW 2.32 billion to install 200 Clean Bus Stations by 2018. These new bus stations are expected to feature air purification equipment capable of reducing fine dust levels by more than 50%. 

A provincial government official commented, “Fine dust levels near bus stations are as high as an average of 44㎍/㎥ to 97㎍/㎥ for PM 10.” The official further explained, “If we can reduce fine dust concentrations at bus stations by more than half using Clean Bus Stations, we can effectively protect pregnant women, elderly people, and children from such a harmful environment.” 

Gyeonggi Province will install 80 Clean Bus Stations by 2017 to test the system and add 120 in 2018. In addition, the provincial government will install the stations after analyzing the advantages and disadvantages of closed-type Clean Bus Stations and open-type stations with experts along with officials in each city and county of Gyeonggi Province.  

Clean Bus Stations will be first installed in urban areas with high bus demand.