| Prior to Tuesday's announcement of two new ticket plans, the Beijing Subway had not increased its ticket prices for seven years. The metro system had for many years offered 2 yuan tickets for any of its destinations, becoming the busiest and most popular travel choice for people traveling in the city. |
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| Passengers are immersed in their electronic devices when waiting for the subway at Sihui station in Beijing, May 22. [Photo/IC] |
