Round Table China

Support for struggling bus services

Nov 14, 2024
China's public bus services face a rough road ahead, battling rising costs and dwindling riders. New regulations may provide much-needed support from local governments, but will it be enough? The importance of buses for low-income residents clashes with a younger generation favoring ride-hailing and biking. Economic woes are compounded by issues like senior fare exemptions. Discover how these challenges impact mobility and what solutions could secure the future of public transport in urban China.
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