BUSES (Beijing)
AUTOBUSES (Beijing)
BUSES (Beijing) — Currently, there are over 800 bus routes in operation in Beijing, supplied by the buses numbered 1-998. They are mainly divided into the following categories:
Numbered 1-100—Bus routes are within the 3rd Ring Road. 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 111, 112, 114, 115, 118 and 124—Trolleys, most of them run within the 2nd Ring Road.
Numbered 2012215—Night routes, only in operation after 23:00.
Numbered 300-810—Offering bus routes from downtown area to suburban Beijing.
Numbered 900-998—Running long distances, such as from downtown area to the Great Wall.
All buses are charged by distance. The minimum fare is RMB 2 for the first 6 miles (10km), and then an extra RMB 1 is added per additional 3 miles (5 km). Passengers paying by Beijing Transportation Smart Card enjoy 50% discount when taking buses in city downtown. They can enjoy 30% discount for taking some suburban buses.