Chang'an Tong - Xian Transportation Card

Chang'an Tong is a kind of smart cards which is currently available on about 97 bus lines in Xian, and offers a 50% discount on each trip. It is estimated that this card could be used on city-bus, metro and taxi at the end of 2011. It offers great convenience for travelers who plan to stay over in Xian, eliminating the need to carry small change for bus fees.
Chang'an Tong Card Service Center Hot Line: 029-83197608

 Purchasing a Chang'an Tong Card
 Who can apply for the card?
Both of the citizens and visitors in Xian can apply for a Chang'an Tong Card. As documentation is not needed for this purchase, your card will not be registered to your name and refunds will not be available if lost.
 How much does the card cost?
-Purchasing one: You have to pay for CNY18 to buy a new card and then add any value as you wish. Please note that the purchased card could not be refund.
-Renting one: When you rent a card, you will be required to put down a deposit of CNY22/card as well as funds for card use. The rent is CNY0.5/month (malcontent of a month calculate by a month). This kind of card could be refund so that you could withdraw the rest deposit and balance in the card.
 Where can I purchase a card?
You could purchase or rent a card at one of the bus companies of Xian, the branches of the Xian City Commercial Bank and the China Construction Bank. Here are the addresses of these bus companies:
The 2nd Company of Xian Bus Company
Address: Wanshou Bei Lu, Weiyang District, Xian City
Bus routes: 213, 230, 408, 409, 716 (get off at Gongjiao Er Gongsi Stop)
The 3rd Company of Xian Bus Company
Address: Wanshou Nan Lu, Xincheng District, Xian City
Bus routes: 7, 8, 13, 19, 44, 240, 242, 308, 409, 508, 602, 700, 708, 714, 717, 800, 910, 919 (get off at Weishijie Stop)
The 5th Company of Xian Bus Company
Address: No.307, Taibai Nan Lu, Yanta District, Xian City
Bus routes: 6, 35, 106, 205, 313, 411, 506, 721, 900, 916, Education Special Line (get off at Gongjiao Wu Gongsi Stop)
The 6th Company of Xian Bus Company
Address: Xuanwu Lu, Weiyang District, Xian City
Bus routes: 18, 36, 37, 39, 117, 202, 214, 228, 236, 238, 310, 336, 506, 509, 519, 600, 609, K618, 705, 711, 717, 719, 723, You 4, You 10, You 10A (get off at Gongjiao Liu Gongsi Stop)
The 8th Company of Xian Bus Company
Address: Shuian Lu, Baqiao District, Xian City
Bus routes: 240, 241, 800 (get off at Gongjiao Ba Gongsi Stop)
                                                                                       
 Using Your Chang'an Tong Card
The cards are accepted on busses that bear the distinct card mark on their front door. When entering the bus, place your card within 6 cm (2.4 inches) of the card reader, which will be located near the front door of the bus. Once the transaction is processed, the card reader will show a green light and beep to indicate success, and then display the remaining card balance. Please note that a card can be used by multiple passengers each trip, as allowed by the card balance.

Returning Your Chang'an Tong Card
 Where should I return my card?
Your card can be returned at the Card Service Center in the west zone of the 6th company at the Xian Bus Company.
Address: No.23, Zhuhong Lu, Xian City
Bus Routes: 26, 50, 207, 221, 235, 510, 900, 708, 714, 718
 Will I receive a total refund for my deposit and transportation funds?
If you return your card in good condition, without any visible damage, you will receive both your rest deposit and the full balance remaining on your card. However, if your card has been damaged by human error, you will lose your deposit and receive only the remaining balance on your card.