Shanghai Railway Police Rap Bike-Rental Firms over Parking Woes

(Beijing) — Shanghai railway police have ordered online bike-rental firms to educate users on parking rules, after a string of incidents where bikes were left blocking entrances to subway stations in the city during rush-hour.

Neon-colored bicycles that can be unlocked using a smartphone app, and left anywhere after use, have flooded large cities such as Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou in recent months. They are popular among commuters who want a quick way to cover the final miles between public transport hubs and their homes or offices.