March 7 on Beijing's route No. 22 public bus in a busy shopping district could have been much worse.

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Both firms believe that busy shoppers will welcome the opportunity to do a bit of Christmas shopping while they hang around for a bus.

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"Safety is paramount on this busy road in this residential area which features a school, shops and sheltered housing and is on three bus routes, " a council spokesperson said.

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