An on-line system for metro service during the 16th Asian Games (2010.gzmtr.cn) came into operation on the afternoon of May 19th. Besides metro service, guidance for passengers to travel by bus or private vehicle will be provided. Jointly operated by the Guangzhou Metro Corporation (www.gzmtr.com) and the official website of the 2010 Guangzhou Asian Games (www.gz2010.cn), the website offers bilingual services and consultancy by mobile phone. It is said that this is the first time for Guangzhou to apply such on-line services for an international event.

Focusing on metro service, the website offers guidance on sports venues, metro lines, bus transfers and metro ticketing. Routes to sports venues are mapped with information about locations as well as the sports events available for consultancy. Additionally, information about inter-venue transfers is also available. Moreover, by typing the name of the point of departure and the name of destination, one can obtain a recommended route prepared by the website, optimizing transfers and providing a time-saving plan for the passenger to travel by metro or bus. It is said that all of the functions mentioned above will be available within the year.

Since the metro is expected to be the major means of transportation during the 16th Asian Games, the website provides special services in relation to metro lines and ticketing including transfers, ticket prices and an introduction to metro stations. Besides, 3D technology has been applied to vividly present the entrances and exits to each metro station.