A customized bus route linking Shanghai's Pudong International Airport and Lin-gang Special Area will begin trial operations on April 30, offering a more convenient travel option for residents and air passengers.

A 49-seat bus is used on the route. [Photo/WeChat ID: gh_4828522feeb6]

The DZ38 line, connecting Dishui Lake hub station and Pudong Airport Terminal 2, will run on a four-month trial basis, with free rides available through May 31.

From June 1 to Aug 31, the service will charge a flat fare of 20 yuan ($2.93) per person. Authorities will conduct another evaluation from Aug 1 to Aug 31 to further optimize the route.

The route starts at Dishui Lake hub station. It ends at Pudong Airport Terminal 2, with stops at Lingang Avenue-Hucheng Ring Road (Lingang Avenue metro station), Pudong Airport Terminal 1 and Pudong Airport Terminal 2.

The service will operate four fixed daily departures. Buses will depart from the Dishui Lake hub station at 7 am and 5:30 pm, while departures from Pudong Airport Terminal 2 are scheduled for 8 am and 6:30 pm.

Reserved services will also be available and must be booked at least 18 hours in advance through the WeChat mini-program named "Lin-gang Travel" (临港出行).