Over 500 bicycles available for hire on demand via smartphone app have been dumped in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen. Bike-sharing schemes from companies such as Ofo and Mobike have been promoted across the country as a means of combatting pollution and traffic jams. However, some users have chosen to abandon the bikes when they have finished using them. As a result, there have been calls for greater regulation and safety standards within the sector. At present, just 12% of Chinese commuters cycle to work, down from 63% in 1949.
Over 500 bicycles available for hire on demand via smartphone app have been dumped in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen. Bike-sharing schemes from companies such as Ofo and Mobike have been promoted across the country as a means of combatting pollution and traffic jams. However, some users have chosen to abandon the bikes when they have finished using them. As a result, there have been calls for greater regulation and safety standards within the sector. At present, just 12% of Chinese commuters cycle to work, down from 63% in 1980.