Government putting the brakes on car spending

The central government has set a timetable for the reform of government spending on vehicles, aiming to scrap the supply of vehicles for regular government affairs.

According to a guideline unveiled on Wednesday, central government departments are required to complete the vehicle reform by the end of this year, while the reform for local governments will be finished next year. Other public sector bodies, including State-owned enterprises and institutes, have to complete the reform within two to three years.

According to the guideline, officials from central departments could receive monthly traffic subsidies of 1,300 yuan ($209), 800 yuan or 500 yuan depending on their ranking.