Another good source of information about bus stops is

Another good source of information about bus stops is crossing guards. If you're lucky, you'll even run into one who speaks English!

Also, a note to accompany Wang Jianshuo's diagram: the start and stop times on the bus stop sign are the times for that particular stop, not for the entire line. I find this very convenient and helpful.
Posted by Micah at 2005-11-25 12:38:00
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How to Read Shanghai Bus Stop Plate