A man boards a bus on March 25, 2020 at Wuchang Railway Station in Wuhan, capital of Hubei province. Transport services in Wuhan have begun gradually reopening to the public as the city has achieved significant results in the battle against the virus. (ZHU XINGXIN / CHINA DAILY)

WUHAN — Wuhan, the central Chinese city once at the epicenter of the COVID-19 outbreak, has reopened more bus routes Sunday, as the city gets its public transportation system back on track.

The city with a population of some 11 million has added 36 bus routes in the downtown area, bringing the total number to 180

The city with a population of some 11 million has added 36 bus routes in the downtown area, bringing the total number to 180, while other districts are allowed to resume bus routes gradually starting Sunday, according to the local transport authority.

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Passengers are required to wear masks and scan health codes when taking the buses in order to reduce the risks of infection, according to relevant regulations.

Wuhan reopened its subway and railway station on Saturday, following more than two months of suspension due to the epidemic.  

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