Govt urged to change gears on cars

The city's political advisers said in a proposal to the government that measures to contain the growth of car ownership should be considered in the next five years.

These include emissions and environment fees, securing a parking spot prior to obtaining a car plate, raising parking fees and levying a congestion charge.

The standing committee of the Beijing committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) passed a proposal for 2011-15 to the city government on Wednesday, according to Beijing Evening News.