Beijing had more than 3.5 million registered vehicles by the end of 2008. The municipal government was thinking of charging emission fees in accordance with air displacement of vehicle engines and respective emission standards. However, a public hearing might be held before the measure is actually implemented.
Beijing takes a temporary restriction on vehicles running in the city. One-fifth of the vehicles, mostly private cars, are banned on the road each day. Starting in 1998, three Chinese cities, Hangzhou, Zhengzhou and Jilin, introduced the vehicle emission charges on a trial basis. The practice ended in 2003, yielding satisfying results.
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