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Young Bus Drivers Surge: 43% Increase at KD Transport

1/30/2026

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Ten percent of bus drivers at KD Transport Group's Pangyo branch are in 20s or 30s, signaling a shift to younger workers.
The shift was noted at a safety training session on January 20.
The Korea Transportation Safety Authority reports a 43% rise in young bus drivers, from 6,218 in 2023 to 10,931 last year.
Improved working conditions and changing social perceptions have made bus driving a more desirable career.

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Ten percent of bus drivers at KD Transport Group's Pangyo branch are in 20s or 30s, signaling a shift to younger workers.
The shift was noted at a safety training session on January 20.
The Korea Transportation Safety Authority reports a 43% rise in young bus drivers, from 6,218 in 2023 to 10,931 last year.
Improved working conditions and changing social perceptions have made bus driving a more desirable career.