Quiz Time: What Makes Daejeon City Buses So Safe?

Hello, this is JIRO!

Recently, we attended the “Locale Conference – The Alleyways We Live In” held in Daejeon. While we were there, we got around the city using Daejeon’s city buses. Based on what we noticed during those rides, we’ve put together a short quiz for you.

Give it a try!

Daejeon city buses are all about __.

1. First-aid kit

At the back of a Daejeon city bus,

we spotted a first-aid kit.

There’s no law that requires it—

yet it’s there, placed purely for safety.

2. Driver AM / PM shifts

In Daejeon, most routes run on

AM–PM shifts with fixed bus assignments.

Compared to irregular schedules,

this reduces driver fatigue

and helps improve safety.

3. “Do not stand up until a full stop.”

Standing up before arrival

has become the norm.

That bold message says it all—

Daejeon city buses take safety seriously.

Daejeon city buses truly care about safety.

That’s all for our look at Daejeon’s city buses.

Isn’t it impressive how seriously they take safety?

If you ever visit Daejeon, take a closer look—you might notice it too!

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