‘One-yuan buses’ bring convenience to Nantong residents

The opening ceremony of bus lines in the Nantong Economic and Technological Development Area was held on Sept 15. Four local bus lines and two commuter bus lines were put into use.

Over the years, the development area has made great efforts to promote convenient and environmentally-friendly travel. Last year, Nantong invested 3 million yuan ($479,000) in a public bicycle renting service. This year, another 12 million yuan ($1.91 million) was allocated to develop “one-yuan buses”.

The four local bus lines adopt a one ticket system, which means ticket prices are fixed. The price is 1 yuan for each ticket; IC cards are also available.

The two commuter lines also adhere to the one-yuan system. If passengers use an IC card, they can enjoy a 30 percent discount. In addition, senior citizens can take the bus for free. The commuter buses can stop wherever passengers need, making them extremely convenient.