Attendants stand with a fleet of city buses built to resemble 1920s trolley cars in Beijing. A total 12 electric buses began service on September 28 along the city's central axis, a 15-kilometer shot through the heart of the city with stops at Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City and the Drum and Bell Towers. Tickets are 10 yuan ($1.63) or 5 yuan with a city transport card. Photo: The Beijing News

The Dangdang Buses, named for their trolley bells, measure 12 meters long and about 3 meters tall. Attendants dress in period uniforms, adding to the historic feel. Photo: The Beijing News

Photo: The Beijing News

Photo: The Beijing News