MK Kanko Bus Begins Reservations for Airport, Station Transfers and Sightseeing Charters in Busan, South Korea

MK Kanko Bus Co., Ltd. announced that it has begun accepting reservations for private transfer and sightseeing charter services based around Gimhae Airport, Busan Station and central Busan in South Korea. The new service was made possible through a business partnership with Busan Trap, a local hire-car company in South Korea. The company aims to bring the reassurance associated with the MK brand in Japan to travelers in Korea, supporting comfortable trips from airports and stations to destinations while reducing concerns about heavy luggage and language barriers. Key features include door-to-door transfers from Gimhae Airport or Busan Station to destinations in Busan; operation by a local partner whose service quality has been reviewed by the MK Group; optional Japanese-speaking drivers or sightseeing guides for an additional fee; and flexible sightseeing charters not only within Busan but also to nearby cities such as Gyeongju. The MK Group has been expanding partnerships with high-quality taxi and hire-car companies overseas to capture growing inbound tourism demand and to allow Japanese MK users to access safe and reliable services abroad. Starting with a partnership with Taiwan Taxi in 2016, the group partnered with Hotai Mobility Service in 2023 and K-VAN Korea in 2024, which provides premium van transfers mainly around Seoul and Incheon Airport. By partnering with Busan Trap in Busan, South Korea’s second-largest city, MK aims to further improve convenience and satisfaction for travelers in Korea. The Busan service covers private transfers between Gimhae Airport, Busan Station and central Busan, as well as sightseeing charters in Busan and combined Busan-Gyeongju itineraries. In Seoul, MK also offers private airport transfers between Incheon Airport or Gimpo Airport and central Seoul, as well as charter services recommended for sightseeing and business in Seoul, Suwon, Yongin and the Unification Observatory area. Japanese-speaking drivers and guides can also be arranged for an additional fee. MK Kanko Bus was established in 1999 and is headquartered in Minami-ku, Kyoto. It has 509 employees and operates charter buses, scheduled shuttle buses, outsourced vehicle operation management, route bus services, specified passenger transport and travel services, with a fleet of 153 vehicles. The MK Group operates businesses including taxis, hire cars, sightseeing buses, vehicle operation management, rental cars, gas stations and amusement services, centered on MK Taxi, known for its heart logo and operating in nine cities across Japan. The group aims to convert all vehicles to ZEVs by 2030.