SEOUL, July 31 (AJP) - An amphibious bus capable of running across Busan's Suyeong River and the Gwangan Bridge underwent a trial run on July 30 near the Suyeong Bay Yacht Center in Haeundae District, Busan, as part of final preparations before its official launch.
Powered by diesel, the amphibious vehicle can reach speeds of up to 100 kilometers per hour (62 miles per hour) on land and around 10 knots (approximately 18.5 kilometers or 11.5 miles per hour) on water. It can carry up to 27 passengers.
A pilot program for local residents and tourists is scheduled to begin in December this year, with full operations expected in the first half of next year.
reporter
Cho Bo-hee
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