"In the past, it cost 50 yuan to hire a car to sell vegetables at the Bayilou farmers market," said Liang Guiying from Xinwan village. "But now, with the bus, it's much cheaper and convenient, and the income from selling vegetables has significantly improved lives."

Wang Zhengfu, general manager of Xiangxi Qiancheng Automobile Transportation Co, said: "In 2025, we will expand our services and launch a medical bus route for the elderly and a commuter bus route for intangible cultural heritage craftsmen to enhance people's happiness."

Yang Che contributed to this story.