Blog Tag - commuting

Easy Rider: Beijing's Next Generation of Sharebikes Rolls Up
Living in the world capital of shared bikes gives us a unique viewpoint over the battlefield where companies fight tooth and nail to get their share...
Beijing Only 15th on List of World's Worst Traffic
Much to our surprise, the snarled traffic of our lovely home metropolis ranks only 15th worst in the world, which makes us feel real bad for a bunch...
Five More Subway Stations to Limit Rush Hour Crowds
Six more stations were added to the list of stops that will restrict passenger inflow during peak hours on the Beijing Subway, officials announced...
Beijing Subway Sees 800,000 Fewer Daily Trips Since Price Hike
Beijing's subway system has seen an overall decrease in daily passenger trips of 8 percent since the era of RMB 2 unlimited-distance pricing ended...
Public Buses Get Free Speedy Wifi Hotspots
Beijing's public transportation system just rolled out superfast Wi-Fi – but unfortunately only on the bus systems. The good news: it works, and 12,...
Merry Christmas! Beijing Subway Fares to Change on Dec 28
After declaring public transport prices would rise before the end of this year, the municipal government has kept us on pins and needles regarding...
33-Year-Old Woman Crushed to Death on Subway Line 5 Last Night During Rush Hour
A 33-year-old woman was crushed to death last night on Line 5 of the Beijing Subway after being caught between the safety gate and the doors of the...
Ladies and Gentlemen, Meet Your New Beijing Subway Prices
According to brief statement in today's Beijing News, a decision has been reached on Beijing's new distance-based subway prices: Tickets will start...
Beijing Subway Fares May Double: Reports
Beijing Subway fares are still set to rise, we still don't know when, we still don't know by how much, but it looks like the increase will be at...
Commuters, Prepare for Feasting! Beijing Subway Cancels Plans to Ban Eating in Subway
Commuters of the city: plan your mobile banquets now! Chinese sources report that authorities have decided to cancel plans to officially ban eating...
It's Official: Beijing Subway Fares to Change to Distance-Based Pricing
Headlines in Friday's Chinese newspapers make it official: The Beijing Subway network will switch to distance-based pricing at an unspecified point...
Officials hope a fare rise will ease overcrowding during rush hour
Looks like the era of the two-kuai subway ride is quickly coming to a close. As we reported Monday, and as headlines in Wednesday’s Beijing News say...
Beat That Commute: Cycling Suicide or Subway Sardines?
Over the past two years (and probably since all eternity) Beijing’s inhabitants have had the longest commutes of all of China. Oddly, last year’s...