shuoshuo Posted June 23, 2013 at 08:02 PM Report Share Posted June 23, 2013 at 08:02 PM I haven't been to Shanghai for several years now and I will be returning soon. Can someone tell me if people are still using the old transportation cards (交通卡)? A friend told me that I'm in for a big surprise because there have been so many changes since I was last there. I am wondering if this is one of those changes? The last time I was there, Guangzhou had this system whereby they could use mobile phone sim cards if they want to travel by subway. I heard that they had plans to implement this system in Shanghai. But when I left, we were still using the transportation cards. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HedgePig Posted June 24, 2013 at 12:10 AM Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 at 12:10 AM Yes, the transportation cards are very much still in use on the subways and taxis - that's one thing that hasn't changed. I haven't heard of using one's mobile phone card to pay for transport. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shuoshuo Posted June 24, 2013 at 01:04 AM Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 at 01:04 AM Thanks HedgePig, I really appreciate the response. That's good news, at least there's one thing that hasn't changed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HedgePig Posted June 24, 2013 at 01:31 AM Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 at 01:31 AM There are cell phone apps which you can use to order a taxi. From what I understand, you specify your location and destination as well as a "bid" which is the extra over and above the metered fee you are prepared to pay - so if you want to go somewhere out of the way during rush hour, you can can bid high and be sure to get a taxi. I've heard that one of these apps has a promotion that will add credit to your cellphone if you use the app to order a taxi. However, I haven't tried them myself. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Wu Posted June 24, 2013 at 02:13 AM Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 at 02:13 AM I live in Shanghai now and the answer is "Yes, people are still using the transportation cards (交通卡)" that can be used for Bus, subway and taxi. We are hoping the " mobile phone sim card function for Subway. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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