Shanghai's first sightseeing bus route connecting scenic spots
and downtown commercial areas began on Tuesday morning from its
Shanghai Stadium departure point.
The new sightseeing route includes Xujiahui, Huaihai Road,
Yuyuan Garden and the Bund.
After a free sightseeing bus route along downtown Huaihai Road
began early last year, some passengers suggested the route be
extended to the Bund. It prompted the traffic authority to improve
the service.
Ten new buses will cover the route. The open-air, double-decker
buses will be staffed with specially trained workers to make the
trip more fun.
The lower deck will even have tea tables and some leather seats.
Large-screen digital televisions will also be installed on the
sightseeing buses.
The new buses will run every 15 minutes and have their own bus
stops.
The route begins from the bus terminal at Shanghai Stadium and
extends to Longmen Road.
Tickets are three yuan (41 US cents) each.
(Shanghai Daily January 8, 2008)