Changsha bus service helps farmers reach market faster

The bus began operating last week as a special service of the W510 route. It offers a direct, nonstop service from Wangcheng bus station to the Xinyue farmers' market, covering approximately 17 kilometers. The bus runs daily before 7 am and is exclusively for farmers and their goods.

Before this service was introduced, farmers had to rely on regular buses, often requiring multiple transfers. Their heavy baskets of fruits and vegetables crowded the aisles, slowed down commutes, and raised safety concerns.

After visiting farms and consulting with vegetable growers about their needs, local transport authorities and the bus operator tailored this new service to them.

"The direct bus saves us a lot of time," said Zhang Chunhua, 70, a farmer who has been selling vegetables in city markets for years. "If we get to the market 10 minutes earlier, we can earn a little more money and head home sooner."