The city's service sector yesterday pledged to offer better services in preparation for the first China International Import Expo to be hosted in Shanghai this November.

A ceremony held in Xujiahui on Tuesday morning marked the beginning of preparations for local service sectors as they gear up for the event to be held at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai from November 5 to 10.

Chen Zhongheng, a driver from Dazhong Taxi Co, for instance, said on behalf of local cab drivers that they would keep their cars clean and work hard to ensure the safety of customers.