As oil prices rise, carpooling is taking off in China’s biggest cities. But unlike in the West, authorities appear none too happy about it.
Web sites that serve as bulletin boards for those who want to carpool have popped up and are drawing huge amounts of interest…
As crude oil prices soar worldwide, authorities in many developed countries are encouraging gas-saving methods such as carpooling. But Chinese authorities may be ready to crack down on it, because they see the drivers as engaging in illicit commercial transactions and the taxi industry views carpooling as a front for outlaw cab services.
State-run news media have carried numerous declarations of officials saying carpooling is illegal if the driver receives payment.
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