Shared Bikes Are Now Banned from Military Areas in Beijing

Beijing has been cracking down on shared bikes for a while now. But now Beijing authorities are going one step further. Starting today shared bikes have officially been banned from military areas. 

Bikes are not allowed to be used on any area run by the military, including hospitals and residential areas.

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"Bike sharing has brought new problems to the management of military areas, such as illegal parking and entering and exiting without approval," an officer said. "The army's image would be tainted once misuse like bike refitting or damage is found in military areas." 

All shared bikes will now be removed from military-controlled areas around the capital. 

[Image via South China Morning Post]