On the morning of October 25th, the Shanghai taxi industry gathered for the “United in Support for the Trade Fair: Striving Together to Write a New Chapter” event at the P15 parking lot of the China International Import Expo (CIIE). This event kicked off the initiative to improve service quality for the upcoming seventh edition of the CIIE.
The primary focus of this year’s expo is on achieving “precise support, orderly operations, and controllable safety.” The industry is fully mobilizing, strategizing, and meticulously planning as we enter the final countdown to the event. The transportation support efforts are now in a critical stage, and initiatives are being ramped up to enhance user convenience and optimize the utilization efficiency of facilities. There’s a strong emphasis on technological empowerment in transportation services, aiming for a more convenient, intelligent, and environmentally friendly urban service experience.
During the event, exemplary taxi drivers from the Shanghai taxi industry, including Changsheng Taxi’s model worker Xu Guangmei, joined ten representatives from operational support units such as Changsheng, Volkswagen, Jinjiang, Haibo, Yinjiang, Blue Alliance, and Falan Hong. They made a resolute commitment to ensure efficient taxi services for the seventh CIIE.
Since the inaugural CIIE in 2018, the taxi services have provided over 82,000 rides, transporting nearly 200,000 participants. Over the past six years, the taxi support system has been continually refined, with the creation of a dedicated fleet of new energy vehicles achieving goals of “precise dispatch” and “zero complaints” on-site.
This year, CIIE taxi services are enhancing passenger convenience by introducing mobile POS terminals and comprehensive coverage for digital wallet payments, offering diverse payment options to international guests attending the expo.
In April, Volkswagen Taxi and the Bank of China launched a new POS taxi system, “Zhongyin Smart Pay,” which supports various payment methods, including foreign card payments, NFC contactless payments, and mobile payments. With smart technology integration, the aim is to create a comfortable, safe, and convenient travel experience. Around 2,000 vehicles equipped with these features will be on duty during this year’s CIIE.
To accommodate guests with large luggage or special needs, Changsheng Taxi has introduced an innovative fleet of 50 new models dubbed the “Comfort Classic.”
The “Comfort Classic” offers a spacious interior, human-friendly wheelchair access systems, an innovative driver-passenger separation cabin, and smart voice interaction systems, significantly enhancing passenger comfort.
Moreover, the “Comfort Classic” will feature specialized services such as “Safe Travel Companion” and “Comfort Airport Transfer,” providing passengers with more travel options and addressing diverse societal needs, effectively supporting the operations of the CIIE.
