Why are motorcycles banned in China?

They are not banned everywhere in China, but certain cities such as Shenzhen do have bans. so many motorcycles have been confiscated that there is a huge pile of rubble made of ebikes, mopeds and motorcycles near a major overpass. read more

Not banned in all of China, only major cities. And not motorcycles, but e-bikes. e-bikes were treated like bicycles, and didn’t require licenses. They are cheap to purchase. So they are great for workers who must commute. Instead of spending hours on congested roads and having to transfer multiple times, they ride e-bikes. read more

Many cities in China have stopped issuing motorcycle licenses since more than a decade ago. Some others imposed various restrictions. A number of large cities, such as Beijing and Guangzhou, completely banned motorcycles from entering the urban area. However, motorcycles remain popular in smaller cities and rural area. read more

Over 10 major cities in China, including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Xiamen, and Shenzhen, have restricted or outright banned e-bike usage. In addition to their social, economic, and environmental upsides, e-bikes carry some very pronounced drawbacks in China. read more