There are now 113 companies operating in public transportation with a total of 11.5 thousand vehicles. Downtown Map Buses Public buses are the most economical way to get around in Shenzhen. Most of the public buses have no ticketing agent on board and require exact change or a IC card. While most of them have fixed routes, some may change their route from time to time depending on the traffic. These minibuses often reach streets and places that regular buses do not.
Fares are usually a little more expensive, but cheaper than taxis.
The route covers the railway station, International Trade Building, Diwang Mansion, Shenzhen Museum, Shenzhen Special Zone Press Tower, Honey Lake, Water Park, Splendid China, Folk Culture Villages, Happy Valley, Window of the World, and Future Times. Taxicabs Taxis are easy to hail from the street. Charges start from 12.50 Yuan for the first 3 km and 2.4 Yuan for each additional mile. Fares are higher during late evening hours.