A single fare card grants access to public transit rides in 260 Chinese cities.
ECNS shares news of a new nationwide public transit car, useable on both bus and subway routes in 260 Chinese cities.
According to the article, "a passenger holding one card can take buses or subways in any of the designated cities and enjoy local preferential policies, ensuring travel convenience."
Ministry of Transport Spokesperson Wu Chungeng is paraphrased in the article promising integration of the nation's urban and rural transportation cards by 2020.
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