“Why the Airport Shuttle Bus in Kagoshima is Crowded During the Long Holidays amidst Corona Misfortune”

Line up at 5:30 am 10 minutes → every 30 minutes How busy is the airport shuttle bus?Kagoshima[05/04 19:26]

The movement of people during the long holidays is at its peak. The airport bus, which has reduced the number of flights due to the corona misfortune, is also crowded.

Kagoshima Central Terminal at 5:30 am on the 4th. A lot of people were queuing, and some people got off after getting on once.

(To Tokyo) “Because there were so many people, I could only sit in the auxiliary seat. (Q. Do you feel reluctant to sit in the auxiliary seat?) My brother gets sick easily, so I have to lean against the wall.”

According to Nankoku Kotsu and Kagoshima Kotsu, which jointly operate the airport shuttle bus, flights from Kagoshima City to the airport used to be 77 flights a day at 10-minute intervals, but at the time of the least corona wreck, up to 28 flights a day. reduced.

Since the 28th of last month, we have returned to 58 flights a day, but some flights are almost full.

(Reporter) “This is the bus stop from the airport to the center of Kagoshima City. Many people are lining up to board the bus.”

On the other hand, there were also flights from Kagoshima Airport that were over capacity depending on the time of day.

(Person who couldn’t get on, sightseeing from Kobe) “(Q. The bus has gone.) Yes. It’s full. But there are still many buses at this time, so it would be nice if you could wait about 10 minutes to get on. ”

(Person who couldn’t ride, sightseeing from Osaka) “It’s okay if it’s about 15 minutes.”

The number of domestic passengers at Kagoshima Airport has recovered to 70% of what it was before the corona, and Kagoshima Kotsu says, “Because it is the gateway to Kagoshima, we want to respond flexibly,” regarding the increase in the number of airport buses.