By CGTN’s Su Yuting
Bike-sharing services are bringing a lot of convenience to China's busy city streets, but they're also causing a lot of frustration. NPC Deputy Zhu Guoping has been pushing efforts to build a more regulated bike-sharing market.
CGTN reporter Su Yuting has been following her around Beijing during this month's Two Sessions. Zhu brought her ideas to Beijing, and, she says, it has many backers.

NPC Deputy Zhu Guoping talks to CGTN’s reporter Su Yuting at Jingxi Hotel during the Two Sessions. /CGTN Photo
"Many other deputies said I brought a good proposal. Bike-sharing represents an innovation. But when it tries to merge into the established social norms, conflicts arise naturally," the deputy said. "Parking violations are becoming a problem for urban and traffic management."
Zhu suggested the companies establish a credit system for their customers: If one obeys the parking rules, give them a bonus as an encouragement; if they violate the parking rules, put them on a black list as a punishment.

NPC Deputy Zhu Guoping calls for better bike-sharing regulations. /CGTN Photo
She acknowledges the scenes of bikes in yellow, orange and blue can be pleasant. "But if they're parked irregularly, they will cause inconvenience to the public. I have been leading my small community to do their best, but it also needs more efforts from the companies themselves, and the government as well. But every one of us should raise awareness and take actions to obey the rules and make a change," she said.

Zhu Guoping says other NPC deputies think her idea has merit. /CGTN Photo
Mobile bike-sharing is gaining in popularity across China for being a convenient mode of transport for short-distance trips. But the sudden increase in these bikes on the cities' streets has provided a new headache for urban councils. However, like many other NPC deputies, Zhu Guoping says she is urging all sides to find a quick resolution, and no matter what the result may be, she will continue to submit proposals and motions that will benefit the ordinary people of China.
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