Key practical points:
• Cities adopt a public-transit priority policy in planning and resources.
• Operating public-transport lines needs a license and adherence to service standards.
• Pricing is regulated with government subsidy to keep fares affordable.
• Safety standards apply to vehicles, stations, and passengers.
• Passenger rights, complaint mechanisms, and service quality are regulated.
Regulations on Urban Public Transport · Yalla China
城市公共交通条例 / Regulations on Urban Public Transport
Enacted: 2024-10-17 ✅ Effective: 2024-12-01
📝 Overview
China's first comprehensive administrative regulation on urban public transport, governing buses, metro, and their services. It prioritizes public transit and regulates quality, safety, and pricing.
This is general information only, not legal advice. For your specific case, consult a licensed lawyer.
📜 The law text / key provisions
💬 Practical reading
💬 This is a general reading/opinion for orientation — not the official legal text nor legal advice.
This is the first national regulation governing urban public transport, guaranteeing passenger rights and subsidized fares. If you have a complaint about bus or metro service, there is a clear mechanism. General orientation, not legal advice.
📎 Official source
gov.cn
🕒 Updated: 16 March 2026