It's a matter of privilege

The current government vehicle reform is a compromise that does not address the fundamental issue of power

Chinese governments at all levels have introduced many different models to solve the problems related to government vehicles and their use, since the number of vehicles, the expenditure on them and who qualifies to have one are all out of control. In reality, government vehicles are used not only for work, but also by the officials and drivers for private purposes, hence the money spent on government vehicles continues to escalate.

To deal with the excessive number of government vehicles, the authorities should strictly stipulate the requirements to be met before an official is offered a government vehicle and strictly control the quantity, engine displacement and price of these vehicles. The authorities should also strengthen the regulations covering the use of government vehicles.