Bus routes and payment arrangements need to be checked for the actual city and service.
Reference and scope#
Shanghai’s dated announcement describes expanded payment options across its public transport. An announcement about that system is not proof of identical acceptance on every bus in China.
Before boarding#
Confirm the route number, direction, boarding stop and destination stop. Check the current timetable and accepted payment method with the operator.
During the journey#
Keep the destination stop name available and follow any onboard instructions. Do not infer the last departure or a fixed fare from another city’s guide. These are editorial preparation questions, not a current route timetable.