Competition can end tow companies' overcharging

A TRUCK DRIVER, who was responsible for a collision with another truck in Beijing, is suing the towing company for charging him nearly 130,000 yuan ($19,000) for moving the damaged trucks, which he claims is exorbitant. Beijing Youth Daily urges better supervision over towing companies and breaking the existing monopoly in the market:

The excessive fee, in essence, is due to the lack of proper supervision, which allows companies to set high prices for such services.

According to relevant regulations issued by the National Development and Reform Commission and the Ministry of Transport, drivers in a traffic accident have the right to choose and commission a third-party rescue company to take care of their troubles.