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Introducing the Nowon Happy Bus, a smart transportation service for Nowon-gu residents. The Nowon Happy Bus is a circular shuttle bus operated by Nowon-gu Office, and was introduced to improve the convenience of residents' transportation and accessibility to public transportation. It is operated mainly in areas with inconvenient public transportation, and can be used more conveniently through a dedicated application with various functions such as real-time location confirmation, stop information, and operation schedule provision. 1. Main features of the Nowon Happy Bus ① Customized shuttle for residents that can be used free of charge The Nowon Happy Bus is a completely free shuttle bus operated by Nowon-gu Office, and any Nowon-gu resident can use it without any additional fees. In particular, it operates a route that connects subway stations and major living areas, resolving the inconvenience of transportation for residents in areas with insufficient public transportation. ② Real-time location inquiry and bus stop information provision Now, you can check the location of the vehicle in real time through the app without having to wait for the Nowon Happy Bus to arrive. You can also see the expected arrival time and route information for each stop at a glance, allowing for more planned travel. ③ Optimized route operation linked to major bases and subway stations Nowon Happy Bus is designed to allow residents to travel to the places they need most in their daily lives by passing through major public facilities, hospitals, welfare centers, traditional markets, large marts, and subway stations in Nowon-gu. This allows residents to conveniently travel to their destinations without having to transfer to public transportation. ④ Efficient dispatch reflecting areas with a large number of passengers Nowon-gu Office analyzes residents’ usage patterns and efficiently dispatches buses according to areas and times with a large number of passengers. This minimizes waiting time and improves smoother travel. ⑤ Convenient for everyone to use with eco-friendly low-floor buses Nowon Happy Bus is designed to allow elderly people, wheelchair users, and guardians with strollers to conveniently get on and off by introducing low-floor buses for the transportation disadvantaged. It also reduces air pollution and contributes to environmental protection by operating eco-friendly vehicles. 2. How to use Nowon Happy Bus app The Nowon Happy Bus app is designed to be easy and convenient for residents to use. The main functions and usage methods are as follows. ① Download the app and sign up Search for **‘Nowon Happy Bus’** on the App Store or Google Play and download it. You can check the basic bus location without signing up. ② Real-time bus location search If you select the desired route, you can check the real-time location of the Nowon Happy Bus currently in operation. If you select a stop, the expected arrival time for that stop is also displayed. ③ Check route and stop information We provide a function that allows you to see all the stops and route information that the Nowon Happy Bus passes through at a glance. We provide the expected arrival time and route map for each stop so that users can travel more conveniently. ④ You can continue riding with one-time authentication After one-time text authentication when you first sign up, you can continue riding without a separate authentication procedure. 3. Expected effects of Nowon Happy Bus Nowon Happy Bus is not a simple shuttle bus, but a transportation welfare service that maximizes the convenience of transportation for Nowon-gu residents. Through this, you can expect the following effects. ① Eliminate blind spots in public transportation You can solve the problem of transportation exclusion by allowing residents to easily move around in areas with insufficient public transportation. ② Reduce transportation costs If you use the Nowon Happy Bus, which is operated free of charge, residents can conveniently move around without additional transportation costs. ③ Strengthen connections with public transportation You can increase transfer convenience and shorten travel time by operating routes that connect subway stations and major bus stops. 4. Things to note when using the Nowon Happy Bus ① The Nowon Happy Bus is a shuttle bus operated by the Nowon-gu Office, so please check the operating hours and routes in advance on the app before using it. ② You can use it more conveniently by actively utilizing the real-time location search function, as the waiting time at certain stops may be long. ③ The Nowon Happy Bus is operated in conjunction with public transportation, so you can travel more efficiently by using it together with existing public transportation.