The recent car regulations in Beijing have resulted in some interesting fallout that just proves bikes are best. It has been lottery overload with winners facing a ticking clock before their luck literally runs out. And expats are facing their own dilemma, outlined by Agenda.

Beijing and cars go hand in hand these days, whether people are snapping them up or using them to clog up the streets. Beijing has decided to push the purchase of electric and hybrid cars, a move that seems will only add the astronomical number of cars on the road as opposed to fixing some of its pollution problems.

Xinhua last night announced that the Beijing PSB will today (May 15) embark upon a 100-day crackdown on foreigners who do not have a legitimate visa, are working illegally or are living with no registered residence.

Would you share a taxi with a stranger?

You might need to soon, because cab-sharing seems to be the closest Beijing transport authorities can get to a "policy" that would solve the ever-increasing problem of finding a taxi in Beijing.

Concerns over escalator safety have been on the minds of many people following the Beijing Line 4 subway accident that killed a boy on July 5. Another accident occurred in Shenzhen the very next week (though it was non-fatal) and reports then surfaced about an earlier accident, also in Shenzhen, from last December. So, is it safe to step back on the moving stairs? Findings from subsequent safety checks – and Weibo – have been less than reassuring.