Demand Responsive Bus TABARA
The Busan-specific DRT (Demand Responsive Transit) bus, “TABARA”, started its operations on September 1, 2023 in the Gijang-gun area of Busan.
DRT, referring to Demand Responsive Transit, is a transportation system that operates on no fixed timetable or route. It flexibly transports passengers by creating optimal real-time routes based on specific passenger requests.
Come and have fun in Gijang! Call TABARA!
From September 1, 2023
You can travel on TABARA to get to places such as Gijang area
tourist attractions and festival venues
TABARA, the call bus for your convenience, is now available.
TABARA, the bus that comes when called via the app.
- Operating hours: 08:00-22:00
* The last call for the bus is 21:30. - Operating areas: Tourist attractions in Gijang
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Bus fare: 1,550 won for adults, 800 won for youths, free for children with a children’s transportation card
* The bus fare is the same as the intra-city bus fare in Busan
* Free transfer to metro or intra-city buses
* Transportation cards only
- Customer Service Center ☎ 1811-2159
How to use TABARA
- ① Install the app
- Install the TABARA mobile app using the QR code above.
- ② Register / sign in
- Conveniently use the service by registering your mobile phone number or Kakaotalk
- ③ Call the bus
- In the app select your departure point and destination, the number of passengers and one bus from the recommended bus list.
- ④ Get on the bus
- Get on the bus after confirming your selected bus number and seat
TABARA BUS STOPS (17)
Enjoy your trip without the hassle of driving your own car with TABARA in Gijang-gun, Busan.
- 01. Gongsu Village
- Gong-su Village is home to 140 households and 5,000 residents. Most of them are engaged in the fisheries industry, such as seaweed and kelp farming and fishing.
- 02. Haedong Yonggungsa Temple
- Haedong Yonggunga Temple, located on the coast of Sirang-ri, Gijang-gun, Busan, is one of the most beautiful Buddhist temples in Korea, and is well known for its scenic photo spots, thanks to its ocean view from the temple.
- 03. National Fisheries Science Museum
- This is Korea's first science museum specializing in fisheries and the sea, unveiling the mysteries of the sea with various sea creatures and fisheries technology.
- 04. Ananti Cove
- This is the largest luxury resort in Korea, which utilizes its beachfront location to harmonize with the surrounding landscape. It has established itself as a landmark of Busan’s tourism complex.
- 05. Orangdae Park
- This is a park built in Sirang-ri and Yeonhwa-ri, Gijang-eup, Gijang-gun, Busan, and was created to preserve the natural scenery of Orangdae and provide a rest spot for citizens.
- 06. Yeonhwa-ri
- Yeonhwa-ri has more than 50 sashimi restaurants centered around Yeonhwa Port, where you can enjoy a spectacular view of Jukdo Island and eat fresh sashimi.
- 07. Daebyeon Port
- Daebyeon Port is a national fishing port designated and developed by the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans. It is the largest anchovy producer in Korea, accounting for 60% of the domestic anchovy production. In addition, it is famous for its fresh raw anchovy dishes.
- 08. WAVE RIZ Apartment
- 09. Gijang Station on the Donghae Line
- Located in the center of Gijang-eup, a district with a population of 50,000, this station is a transportation hub where all Donghae Line Mugunghwa-ho trains pass through.
- 10. Gijang Market
- What makes Gijang Market special is that it provides a uniquely different marketplace experience for every season. It is famous for seaweed and anchovies in spring and hairtail in autumn.
- 11. Osiria Station on the Donghae Line
- This is a newly constructed station built at this location to increase accessibility to the Osiria Tourist Complex (area 3,662,725.4M), which is under construction in Daebyeon-ri and Sirang-ri, Gijang-eup, Gijang-gun by Busan Metropolitan Corp.
- 12. Lotte World Adventure
- Lotte World Adventure Busan is a core landmark space of the Osiria Tourist Complex that offers various attractions and activities under the theme of 'Kingdom of Fairy Tales.
- 13. Lotte Outlet
- The layout of this outlet mall was inspired by Santorini, Greece, which consists of architectural landmarks, such as the Lighthouse Observatory, Santorini Fountain Square, and Hera Rose Garden, in addition to offering an extensive retail sector.
- 14. East Busan Tourism Complex
- The East Busan Tourism Complex is a shopping center cluster that consists of a premium outlet, a shopping mall, Lotte Mart, and Lotte Cinema.
- 15. Skyline Luge Busan
- This outdoor interactive amusement park is one of the most prominent features of Busan’s Osiria Theme Park, where the whole family can enjoy various rides and facilities with the beautiful ocean serving as a backdrop.
- 16. Busan National Science Museum
- If you know science, you can see the future! Get past the sailing ship–shaped exterior and find experience-centered exhibitions inside.
- 17. IKEA DongBusan branch
* Tabara: phonetic representation of Busan dialect “tabara” (meaning ‘go get it’)
TABARA Brochure (Korean) PDF
