Regulating of car-hailing services needs to be done in the right way

CHINA'S MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT on Saturday disclosed its draft regulations on car-hailing services. According to the draft rules, the companies, such as Didi Kuaidi and Uber, will hold the major responsibility for any disputes or accidents during operation. Vehicles for non-commercial use will be banned from offering such services. Comments:

In fact, by regulating the standard of vehicles hailed online and their drivers, the draft regulations are primarily concerned with passengers' safety. Basically, the draft recognizes the positive role of Internet-based car-booking to provide high-end services, and is poised to make it a legal business. But the service providers' responsibilities have to be made clear in terms of disputes and accidents.

Wang Limei, secretary-general of the China Road Transport Association, Caixin.com, Oct 10