Beijing Subway

Automatic Ticket Machine - 4

Next we come to an automatic ticket machine that announces to us it is "IN SERVICE." A flat fare of RMB 2.00 with unlimited transfers applies to all lines except the Airport Express, which costs 25.00 Yuan. Children less than 1.2m in height ride for free when accompanied by a paying adult.

All lines now collect fares through automatic fare collection (AFC) machines that accept single-ride tickets and Yikatong, an integrated circuit card (ICC card) that can store credit for multiple rides. Riders can purchase tickets and add credit to Yikatong at ticket counters and vending machines in every station. Yikatong is also accepted on many city buses.