On the first day that the Hangang Bus began full service on the 18th, the use of restrooms on some vessels was restricted. The Seoul city government said the toilets were clogged because wet wipes had been thrown into the vessel toilets.
According to the Seoul city government and online communities on the 19th, a restroom clogging occurred on one of the four Hangang Bus vessels the previous day.
On online communities, a photo was posted showing blue tape stuck on the restroom door inside the Hangang Bus to prevent use, with the floor blocked off with items such as rags. In the photo, some of the rags are discolored.
Regarding this, an official at the Future Hangang Headquarters of the Seoul city government said, "It is true that restroom use was restricted on one vessel," and noted, "We see the cause as excessive wet wipes being put into the toilet." In other words, the restriction was due to an external factor, not a problem with the vessel's facilities. The official added, "The other three vessels have no issues."
However, the restroom on the vessel where use was restricted the previous day is said to be unavailable again today. The affected vessel is service No. 103.
The Hangang Bus runs 28.9 kilometers across seven sections—Magok, Mangwon, Yeouido, Apgujeong, Oksu, Ttukseom, and Jamsil. The regular route that stops at all seven piers takes 127 minutes.