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I'm Niu Honglin.
Cities are full of places designed for leisure.
Restaurants, malls, parks, nightlife districts.
But lately, a surprising new venue has entered the scene.
The city bus.
What was once the most ordinary piece of urban infrastructure is now being reinvented as a moving experience.
From hot pot dinners on wheels to karaoke buses and pet-friendly rides,
this public transport is transforming into something far more social, creative, and entertaining than anyone expected.
So for today's show, I'm joined by Yushun and Yushan.
Conversation, probably on the bus.
For decades, buses had a pretty clear job.
Drive, stop, repeat.
Not exactly glamorous, but lately, buses in parts of China have had a bit of a glow up.
Some serve dim sum.
Others host karaoke nights.
One even doubles as a hot pot restaurant rolling through the city.
Why is commuting transformed into entertainment?