China is hitting the accelerator on digital innovation! 🇨🇳🚀 Starting this July, the Chinese mainland will pilot digital motor vehicle registration licenses in 60 cities, including Beijing and Tianjin, aiming to rev up traffic management services.
The Ministry of Public Security (MPS) announced on Thursday that this digital shift is set to roll out nationwide by the end of the year. 📆 That means no more fumbling with paper documents—drivers can keep their licenses handy right on their smartphones! 📱
Under current law, drivers are required to carry both their driving licenses and vehicle registration certificates. With the digitization of annual inspection marks and driving licenses already in full gear—1.475 billion electronic inspection marks and 250 million electronic driving licenses issued—the addition of digital registration licenses is like the cherry on top! 🍒
Did you know that by the end of May 2024, the Chinese mainland had a whopping 440 million motor vehicles and 530 million drivers? 😲 That's a lot of road trippers! China leads the world in both the number of vehicles and drivers. 🏆
Wang Qiang, director of the MPS traffic management bureau, highlighted that over 100 reform measures in recent years have shaved more than 100 billion yuan (about $14 billion) off costs. Talk about efficiency! 💸✨
Plus, the MPS's mobile app \"Jiaoguan 12123\" (aka \"Traffic Management 12123\") is already a hit with 540 million registered users. With 35 types of traffic-related services, it's like having a personal traffic assistant in your pocket! 🚗🧭
This move toward digitalization isn't just tech-savvy—it's road-trip ready! So buckle up, because the future of driving in China is digital and dynamic! 🎉
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
