Shanghai Cracks Down on Taxi Drivers who Refuse Passengers

Could the frustrating phenomenon of empty cabs ignoring potential customers soon be a thing of the past?

by Bridget O'Donnell, 28 August 2017

Beijingers Can Now Check Real-Time Data to See How Crowded the Subway Is

The color-coded system allows commuters to pick and choose their route based on how crowded the subway cars and stations are.

by Justine Lopez, 18 August 2017

Beijing Subway Cards Can Now be Recharged via Alipay and WeChat Pay

New metro card vending machines allowing the use of WeChat and Alipay to top up cards have been placed in eight Beijing subway stations.

by Vivian Liu, 06 July 2017

New Tram Will Connect Major Tourist Attractions in Western Beijing

The tram is now being tested and is expected to be fully operational by the end of the year.

by Justine Lopez, 27 June 2017

Beijingers May Soon Be Able to Pay For Subway Using Smartphones

Standing in line to pay for the subway may soon be a thing of the past for the capital's commuters.

by Justine Lopez, 27 June 2017

New Beijing-Shanghai High-Speed Trains Have Free Wifi and More Space

Two new trains are now operating between the capital and Shanghai.

by Justine Lopez, 26 June 2017

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

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