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You may have noticed the above special green signs appearing on new exit gates near subway station exit stiles. What do they mean? Starting on Oct 19, passengers over 70 years of age carrying a social security card with proof of age can ride Shanghai... ...full story at Shanghaiist

from Shanghaiist on Sun, Nov 04 2007

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