Young people in Guangzhou commute in electric wheelchairs as e-bikes face tighter rules

The use of electric wheelchairs reportedly caused a backlash for some in China, as they are worried about road safety. - SCREENGRAB FROM VIDEOUPPER/YOUTUBE

BEIJING (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): With the local government introducing new regulations on e-bikes, some young people in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou have turned to an unusual mode of transportation – electric wheelchairs.

They reportedly said that electric wheelchairs are not subjected to any traffic rules. In contrast, riding an e-bike is restricted in many areas, and driving a car often resulted in them being stuck in traffic.