Beijing's Controversial 'Trans Elevated Bus' Project Is Being Shut Down

We called it when we first heard about it: There's no way that Beijing's 'straddling bus' is ever going to be a real thing.

by Justine Lopez, 22 June 2017

Beijing Enforces New Traffic Law After Woman is Fatally Struck by Car in Henan

Beijing traffic police are now fining drivers RMB200 (USD29) if they fail to give way to pedestrians in marked crosswalks.

by Justine Lopez, 16 June 2017

Woman Survives Fall from Bridge over Busy Beijing Road

Woman who miraculously survived falling from a bridge over the Second Ring Road near Dongzhimen told a reporter she 'doesn't want to live anymore.'

by That's Beijing, 20 April 2017

Beijing Ranks 15th in World's Worst Rush Hour Traffic

A recent study released by GPS manufacturer TomTom ranks the 15 worst cities for rush hour traffic. And yes, Beijing made the list.

by Justine Lopez, 21 February 2017

Hooray, Beijing No Longer China's Most Traffic-Riddled City

According to a recent study Beijing is now the third worst Chinese city for traffic behind Jinan and Harbin.

by Justine Lopez, 12 January 2017

China's 10 Cities With the Worst Traffic

Think Beijing is the city with the worst traffic in China? Think again.

by That's, 25 November 2016

Beijing's First Ring Road 'Express' Bus Is Slow to Impress

During its inaugural run earlier this month, the express route took over two hours to complete - only a few minutes less than usual.

by Justine Lopez, 27 October 2016

Officials Deny Rumors of Congestion Fee for Beijing Vehicles

Authorities are now saying that a future 'congestion fee' for cars driving within the Second Ring Road was a rumor.

by Justine Lopez, 09 October 2016

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