The Seoul Metropolitan Government said Tuesday it will launch two lines of late-night buses crossing the city this month for a three-month test run as part of efforts to enhance public convenience and encourage more use of mass transportation.

The test run will begin on April 19 for three months, with the buses set to run two routes: One line will run across the city from Gangseo ― the western part of Seoul ― to Hongdae, to Jongno and to Jungnang ― the eastern side of town. The other line will run from the northeastern town of Jingwan to Jongno and to Gangnam station in the southern part of the city before arriving at Songpa, the southeastern side of town. (Yonhap News)