Companies in Zhuhai have been urged to affix curtains to bus windows to block out the ruthless rays of the summer sun.

Buses often operate "half empty" these days, with seats on the sunny side of the vehicles sitting vacant while passengers pack into the shady seats.

When buses are really crowded, some passengers resort to using umbrellas inside to shade themselves, reports Guangzhou Daily.

The buses have no curtains because many passengers like to view the scenery or need to look out for their stops, said an official with the Bus Companies.

"We are in no mood to appreciate the scenery in hot weather," said Xu, a passenger.
Since most buses have audio systems announcing stops automatically, it should not be difficult to figure out where to get off, said Zhang, another passenger.

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