Expats take a sightseeing bus in Wuxi. [Photo/WeChat account: wuxifao]

Holders of the foreign permanent resident ID card of the People's Republic of China can apply for the transportation card in Wuxi, Jiangsu province.

The upgrade and trial operation of the current transportation card system has been completed. Expats holding the card can use it to apply for various "Taihu Transportation Cards", allowing them to enjoy the same discounts when taking buses and subways within the jurisdiction of Wuxi.

A Taihu Transportation Card service point in Wuxi. [Photo/WeChat account: wuxifao]

At the city's Taihu Transportation Card service points, the foreign permanent resident ID card can be used just like a Chinese ID card.

Both the card's 2017 version and the new version can be used independently as personal identification documents to apply for various transportation cards at the physical service points. There is no need to provide additional documents such as a passport.

A service window at the Taihu Transportation Card service point in Wuxi. [Photo/WeChat account: wuxifao]

The implementation of a series of facilitation measures in the field of public transportation in Wuxi for the foreign permanent resident ID card will further enhance the satisfaction of international permanent residents in Wuxi in public transportation, allowing them to enjoy a more convenient and green travel experience and making them feel more welcomed.