The Wuxi Taihu Transportation Card (无锡市民卡/太湖交通卡) is the ultimate tool for convenience, eliminating the need to search for change or your phone with each ride.
Where to buy & top up:
Almost every subway station features a customer service counter, and most also have multiple self-service recharging machines where you can buy and top up your card. For more detailed information, check the Wuxi Taihu Transportation Card official WeChat account.
Look for "市民卡服务中心" (Citizen Card Service Center) on your map to find designated service centers.
Online: Tap your card to your phone using the "无锡智慧公交" App's NFC top-up feature to add funds to your card.
What you need:
Please bring your passport and a recent 2-inch (35mm x 49mm) color passport-style photo for identification when making a purchase.
How to use it:
Subway: Tap the card on the reader at the entrance and exit gates.
Bus: Tap the card on the reader next to the driver when you board.
Key benefits:
Convenience: No need to buy tickets or worry about change.
Discounts: You receive a significant discount on fares. For example, bus rides are usually 1.2 yuan ($0.17) instead of 2 yuan with the card, and subway fares are also discounted.
Transfer discount: If you switch between bus and subway within 90 minutes, you'll receive an additional discount.
Other options:
NFC phone payment: If your phone supports NFC, you can often add a virtual transportation card to your wallet (such as Apple Pay, Huawei Wallet, and others), which functions just like the physical card.
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