Good news for those who take taxis around Beijing. Soon there'll be no more evil stares or garbled mutters when you hand that 100-kuai note over to the cabbie. Nor will you face the risk of getting counterfeit notes handed back in your change.

From August 1, you'll be able to use your yikatong card in at least some of Beijing's ubiquitous taxis. And Beijing's Transportation Administration Bureau says it plans to install swiping machines in all of the city's 80,000-plus cabs.

Though drivers would probably prefer to be paid in cash, they won't be able to refuse you if you want to use your card - as long as their car has the necessary device installed. The bureau says that the cabbies will receive the money in their personal bank accounts within three working days.

So why not grab one of these yikatong cards, and enjoy the latest benefit that they can bring. You can now use them in public telephones, make purchases at major supermarkets, or use them to buy your tickets at some cinemas.

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