Some unhappy with auto quota

An abrupt policy to restrict auto sales in Shenzhen has created a credibility crisis for the local government, but officials reiterated that the move will alleviate traffic jams and improve air quality in the city, which has China's third-largest number of vehicles.

The transportation authority announced at around 5:40 pm on Monday that starting at 6 pm, a new policy would take effect under which citizens would face a quota for buying cars.

It is the eighth city nationwide to launch such a restriction.