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TVs to Be Installed in Beijing's Taxis

2004/09/01

TV sets will be installed in 3,000 taxis in Beijing within the year, and 10,000 by the end of 2005. The Beijing All Media and Culture Group is working with Beijing's largest taxi companies to provide the TVs, China Radio International reported on August 19.

In related news, Beijing's bus passengers now can watch TV on 2,160 of the city's buses, with plans in place for 4,000 screens by the end of the year. Meanwhile, the Batong and Line 13 subways are experimenting with TV installations. Trials will conclude October 2004, with a possible rollout to follow.



 
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