Wenzhou car reform stirs controversy

Officials address public concern that selling prices were too low

The recent reform on government cars use in Wenzhou, Zhejiang province, raised questions about officials benefiting from the changes, while the officials insist that they are trying to cut down expenses.

A series of regulations were issued in April to reform the use of government cars in the city. The regulations include holding auctions for used cars, issuing transportation allowances for officials who don't use government cars and allowing a car rental company to supply rental services to public servants. About 1,400 government cars are being sold through six auctions held by local auction agencies until the end of the year.