Transportation

In 2004, Beijing counted 599 bus and trolleybus routes. Buses generally run from 5 or 5:30 to 22:00 or
24:00, depending on the route. A bus will arrive at a bus stop every 5 to 10 minutes. Bus fare usually costs
1 yuan for short trips and 2-3 yuan for longer trips. There are more than 70,000 taxis in the city. They are
all reasonably priced and easy to hail. All taxis have meters. If there are any problems, you can reach
Beijing Taxi Supervision at 6601-2620. Beijing is in the process of building additional lines to its present
four-line subway. Subway tickets range from 2 to 5 yuan.