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Beijing's taxi drivers given fashion tips
19 April 2007
Beijing is gearing up for an influx of tourists when the Olympic Games kick off in 2008 and officials are embarking on a mission to improve the behaviour and appearance of the city's taxi drivers.
State-run newspaper Beijing News reports that the city's transport management bureau is appealing to drivers to look the part and behave themselves during the games.
A request has been put out which asks them to be polite, avoid spitting and refrain from smoking and over charging.
In addition, officials want them to avoid dyeing their hair red and have asked that women do not wear excessive jewellery.
'Some drivers don't care about their appearance and this has a negative impact on the whole industry,' said Yao Kuo, vice director of the transport management bureau.
'A person's hairstyle and accessories are their personal business, but cab drivers must remember they are a window for China's capital.'
The bureau has revealed that drivers who do not use their meter or refuse to take passengers where they want to go will have their licence revoked.
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State-run newspaper Beijing News reports that the city's transport management bureau is appealing to drivers to look the part and behave themselves during the games.
A request has been put out which asks them to be polite, avoid spitting and refrain from smoking and over charging.
In addition, officials want them to avoid dyeing their hair red and have asked that women do not wear excessive jewellery.
'Some drivers don't care about their appearance and this has a negative impact on the whole industry,' said Yao Kuo, vice director of the transport management bureau.
'A person's hairstyle and accessories are their personal business, but cab drivers must remember they are a window for China's capital.'
The bureau has revealed that drivers who do not use their meter or refuse to take passengers where they want to go will have their licence revoked.
Click here to plan and book flights, hotels, city breaks, rental cars and holidays with Opodo.
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