Shanghai Bus
Encyclopedia
Shanghai has more than 1000 formal bus lines (including downtown and suburban lines), served by more than 10 bus companies. In the past, Bashi, Dazhong, Guanzhong and Qiangsheng were the four largest; around 2009 they merged to become Bashi Bus Companies No.1-4. Some routes are operated by the Shanghai trolleybus system
, and although the number of such routes is relatively very small compared to the overall Shanghai transit network, the trolleybus system carries the distinction of being the oldest existing such system in the world (of more than 300 such systems still in operation in 2011); it opened on 15 November 1914.
Tunnel Line 1 to 9, except Tunnel Line 5 runs across a tunnel under Huangpu River. While being the same as buses in the 400s, there are many other buses that cross the many tunnels under the Huangpu River
while not named as a tunnel line.
Bridge Lines 1 to 6 run across a bridge over the Huangpu River
, including Lupu Bridge
, Nanpu Bridge
, and Yangpu Bridge
. While being the same as buses in the 400s, there are many other buses that cross the many bridges over the Huangpu River
while not named as a bridge line.
Airport Lines 1 to 7 connect Pudong International Airport to downtown Shanghai and Hongqiao International Airport, while Airport Special Line connects Hongqiao International Airport to the Jing'an Temple
in downtown Shanghai.
There will be various additional naming schemes in the alphabet lines. Most lines are named as "XY Line", where X and Y indicate the two terminals of this line e.g., "莘纪线" (Xin Ji Line) is a bus which runs between Xinzhuang and Jiwang.
Some other lines only indicate one terminal .e.g., "宝杨码头专线" (Baoyang Port Special Line) is a bus which runs between Baoyang Port and Shanghai Railway Station.
In the central portion of some suburbs, there are lines with the name format of "XX No. X" line, for example "Songjiang No.1" and "Anting No.1"
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line in Shanghai
was from the Jing'an Temple
to Bund
, but this line has now disappeared as service was canceled (however, the route itself lives on as part of trolleybus route 20). Now, only one tram line is running in Shanghai Movie Park for tourists.
In 2007, the Shanghai
government decide to proceed with construction of a new modern tram in Zhangjiang
Hi-Tech District, named "Zhangjiang Tram
". It opened for passengers on December 31, 2009.
Trolleybuses in Shanghai
The Shanghai trolleybus system serves the city of Shanghai, in the People's Republic of China. Of more than 300 trolleybus systems in operation worldwide , the Shanghai system is the oldest...
, and although the number of such routes is relatively very small compared to the overall Shanghai transit network, the trolleybus system carries the distinction of being the oldest existing such system in the world (of more than 300 such systems still in operation in 2011); it opened on 15 November 1914.
Naming scheme
Most downtown buses use numbers to specify the lines, while suburban buses and a few downtown bus lines use Chinese characters.Numerical lines
- Line numbers under 200 are conventional buses . In these buses, lines under 30 (except those starting with 0) are trolleybusTrolleybusA trolleybus is an electric bus that draws its electricity from overhead wires using spring-loaded trolley poles. Two wires and poles are required to complete the electrical circuit...
es (except 17, 18 and 21). All trolleybuses are now air-conditioned. - Line numbers between 200 and 299 are mostly lines dedicated for rush-hour only, with some exceptions where those numbers are used for conventional buses.
- Line numbers between 300 and 399 are night buses.
- Line numbers between 400 and 499 are buses that cross the Huangpu RiverHuangpu RiverThe Huangpu River is a -long river in China flowing through Shanghai...
. There are also many other bus lines that cross the Huangpu RiverHuangpu RiverThe Huangpu River is a -long river in China flowing through Shanghai...
. - Line numbers between 500 and 599 are special-line connecting buses .
- Line numbers between 600 and 699 are special-line buses in PudongPudongPudong |Bank]]") is an area of Shanghai, China, located along the east side of the Huangpu River, across from the historic city center of Shanghai in Puxi. Formerly a little-developed agricultural area linked only by ferries, Pudong has grown rapidly since the 1990s and emerged as China's financial...
. - Line numbers between 700 and 799 are suburban conventional lines. Most 700s buses have at least one terminal beyond Outer Ring Road (S20 Road).
- Line numbers between 800 and 899 are special-line buses. Most of them are mid-size buses, but now they are being replaced with air-conditioned large buses.
- Line numbers between 900 and 999 are special-line buses. Most of them are full-size and air-conditioned.
Non-numerical lines
- Tunnel Lines
Tunnel Line 1 to 9, except Tunnel Line 5 runs across a tunnel under Huangpu River. While being the same as buses in the 400s, there are many other buses that cross the many tunnels under the Huangpu River
Huangpu River
The Huangpu River is a -long river in China flowing through Shanghai...
while not named as a tunnel line.
- Bridge Lines
Bridge Lines 1 to 6 run across a bridge over the Huangpu River
Huangpu River
The Huangpu River is a -long river in China flowing through Shanghai...
, including Lupu Bridge
Lupu Bridge
The Lupu Bridge , is a through arch bridge over the Huangpu River in Shanghai, China, connecting the city's Luwan and Pudong districts. It is the world's second longest arch bridge and steel arch bridge, after the Chaotianmen Bridge in Chongqing. The bridge, which cost 2.5 billion yuan , has a...
, Nanpu Bridge
Nanpu bridge
The Nanpu Bridge ,in Shanghai, China, sister bridge to the Yangpu Bridge, is one of the main bridges in Shanghai.The cable-stayed bridge was designed by the Shanghai Municipal Engineering Design Institute, Shanghai Urban Construction College, and Shanghai Urban Construction Design Institute, with...
, and Yangpu Bridge
Yangpu Bridge
The Yangpu Bridge , in Shanghai, China,sister bridge to Nanpu Bridge, is among the world's longest bridges, with a total length of 8354 meters. Its longest span of 602 m makes it the fourth largest cable-stayed bridge in the world. It carries the Inner Ring Road from the Yangpu District in Puxi to...
. While being the same as buses in the 400s, there are many other buses that cross the many bridges over the Huangpu River
Huangpu River
The Huangpu River is a -long river in China flowing through Shanghai...
while not named as a bridge line.
- Airport Lines
Airport Lines 1 to 7 connect Pudong International Airport to downtown Shanghai and Hongqiao International Airport, while Airport Special Line connects Hongqiao International Airport to the Jing'an Temple
Jing'an Temple
Jing'an Temple is a Buddhist temple on West Nanjing Road, in Jing'an District, Shanghai, China.-History:The first temple was built in 247 AD, at the time of the Kingdom of Wu, during the Three Kingdoms period. Originally located beside Suzhou Creek, it was relocated to its current site in 1216...
in downtown Shanghai.
- Other Lines
There will be various additional naming schemes in the alphabet lines. Most lines are named as "XY Line", where X and Y indicate the two terminals of this line e.g., "莘纪线" (Xin Ji Line) is a bus which runs between Xinzhuang and Jiwang.
Some other lines only indicate one terminal .e.g., "宝杨码头专线" (Baoyang Port Special Line) is a bus which runs between Baoyang Port and Shanghai Railway Station.
In the central portion of some suburbs, there are lines with the name format of "XX No. X" line, for example "Songjiang No.1" and "Anting No.1"
Fare
- Shanghai in principle follows the convention which prevails in most Chinese cities whereby 'standard' buses charge between 1 - 1.8 元 (yuan,usually referred to as 'kuai') while air-conditioned buses (identifiable by a 'K' prefix) charge 2 yuan. This is generally irrelevant today however as all buses in Shanghai are air-conditioned and thus 2 元. The fare for children is 1 yuan.
- Other line numbers under 400, those between 700 and 799, tunnel lines, and bridge lines are ordinary buses charge 1 yuan (not more than 13 km) or 1.5 (over 13 km), and if air-conditioned, the fare is 2 yuan.
- three-digit Line number starting with 5, 6, 8, and 9 use distance-based fares starting from 1 yuan (exceptions exist, such as the 947 line running from Zhongshan Park subway station and the 876 running from Songhong Rd. subway station, both of which are flat-fare air-con buses).
- Some use a flat-rate fare , while some use distance-based fares. If a bus has a conductor then the fare is distance-based (with a few exceptions), otherwise it will be flat-fare.
Shanghai Public Transportation Card
All flat-rate fare and numbered lines and most distance-based fare lines accept the "Shanghai Public Transportation CardShanghai Public Transportation Card
The Shanghai public transportation card or jiaotong yikatong is a contactless card, utilizing RFID technology, which can be used to access many forms of public transport and related services in and around the Shanghai, China area.-Uses:...
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Trams in Shanghai
The first public transportation tramTram
A tram is a passenger rail vehicle which runs on tracks along public urban streets and also sometimes on separate rights of way. It may also run between cities and/or towns , and/or partially grade separated even in the cities...
line in Shanghai
Shanghai
Shanghai is the largest city by population in China and the largest city proper in the world. It is one of the four province-level municipalities in the People's Republic of China, with a total population of over 23 million as of 2010...
was from the Jing'an Temple
Jing'an Temple
Jing'an Temple is a Buddhist temple on West Nanjing Road, in Jing'an District, Shanghai, China.-History:The first temple was built in 247 AD, at the time of the Kingdom of Wu, during the Three Kingdoms period. Originally located beside Suzhou Creek, it was relocated to its current site in 1216...
to Bund
Bund
- Organizations :* German American Bund, a pro-Nazi pre-World War II organisation* General Jewish Labour Bund in Lithuania, Poland and Russia, a political party founded in the Russian Empire* General Jewish Labour Bund in Poland, a political party founded in Poland...
, but this line has now disappeared as service was canceled (however, the route itself lives on as part of trolleybus route 20). Now, only one tram line is running in Shanghai Movie Park for tourists.
In 2007, the Shanghai
Shanghai
Shanghai is the largest city by population in China and the largest city proper in the world. It is one of the four province-level municipalities in the People's Republic of China, with a total population of over 23 million as of 2010...
government decide to proceed with construction of a new modern tram in Zhangjiang
Zhangjiang
Zhangjiang High-Tech is a technology park in Pudong, Shanghai. It is operated by Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park Development Co., Ltd.As of 2005, there were 110 research and development institutions and 327 companies in the technology park.-History:...
Hi-Tech District, named "Zhangjiang Tram
Zhangjiang Tram
ZhangJiang Tram is Shanghai's streetcar system, utilizing the French Raul company's Translohr tram system. It is a rubber-tired tram system, second both in China and Asia....
". It opened for passengers on December 31, 2009.