Kyoto revamping crowded bus services amid rise in foreign tourists

As more foreign travelers visit the former Japanese capital of Kyoto, crowded and delayed city buses have become a headache for local citizens, prompting traffic authorities to take steps to ensure smoother passenger services and encourage the use of subway lines.In Kyoto, passengers have generally boarded buses through the rear door and paid the fare when getting off from the front door for over 40 years.But with the city now attracting around 55 million tourists a year, Kyoto City Bus services, whose routes includes popular tourist attractions, have become constantly crowded, with some to…READ FULL ARTICLE