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Carpooling Gets Legal Support in Beijing
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  • Authorities here in Beijing have officially sanctified car-pooling as an option for motorists to get too and from work.

    As CRI's Duan Xuelian reports, the Municipal Transport Commission is also giving out suggestions so people can avoid disputes.

    The announcement includes a detailed1 definition of two types of carpooling, depending on the frequency and distance of the shared journey. But the key message is that passengers and drivers should sign a mutual2 agreement on the expense, itinerary3 and who should be held responsible in the event of an accident.

    Yan Linhai, from the Beijing Municipal Commission of Transport, explains why taking this precaution is necessary.

    "An agreement in written form ensures that every one, including the driver and passengers, are aware of their obligation and responsibility. It serves as a legal basis if any disputes take place."

    Previously4 in Beijing, carpooling involving money was banned.

    Drivers who accepted money from their passengers could face hefty fines. Differentiating5 carpooling from unlicensed taxi servicing has always been an intricate task for traffic police.

    Liu Tao, a lawyer, says it depends on whether the driver is taking on passengers for the purpose of making profits.

    "I think the government is sending a positive message by releasing this announcement. But the announcement should clarify that carpooling is not a way of gaining profit. The costs one has to pay for carpooling with another should just cover the basic costs. "

    In the announcement, the Beijing Municipal Commission of Transport also acknowledged the contribution of carpooling in helping6 to ease the capital's traffic congestion7 and air pollution.

    Wang Yong, founder8 of Shunfengche, an organization dedicated9 to promoting carpooling among Beijingers, lists a few numbers to show the benefits of carpooling.

    "According to our survey, in Beijing, over 80% of the cars on the road during the morning rush hour carry the driver as the only passenger. If they carry two passengers instead, it will reduce 10% of the traffic flow. That's a huge contribution to the city's traffic congestion."

    Wang Yong and his colleagues even created a "Carpool Day" to encourage more people to join in the practice. Their carpooling campaign has drawn10 a lot of followers11.

    "I am an advocate for carpooling. It's more than necessary given the deteriorating12 air pollution in Beijing. I believe that with the introduction of the announcement on carpooling, the air quality in Beijing will improve in the future."

    Now with the Spring Festival travel peak season just around the corner, carpooling is a popular choice among young people.

    Yan Linhai, from Beijing Municipal Commission of Transport, offers his advice on travel safety for people who plan to share their homecoming trip with others.

    "We encourage carpooling and will issue more regulations on this practice. But currently, to better protect the rights and benefits of people who participate in carpooling, a pre-signed agreement is very important. "

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    1 detailed [ˈdi:teɪld] xuNzms   第8级
    adj.详细的,详尽的,极注意细节的,完全的
    参考例句:
    • He had made a detailed study of the terrain. 他对地形作了缜密的研究。
    • A detailed list of our publications is available on request. 我们的出版物有一份详细的目录备索。
    2 mutual [ˈmju:tʃuəl] eFOxC   第7级
    adj.相互的,彼此的;共同的,共有的
    参考例句:
    • We must pull together for mutual interest. 我们必须为相互的利益而通力合作。
    • Mutual interests tied us together. 相互的利害关系把我们联系在一起。
    3 itinerary [aɪˈtɪnərəri] M3Myu   第9级
    n.行程表,旅行路线;旅行计划
    参考例句:
    • The two sides have agreed on the itinerary of the visit. 双方商定了访问日程。
    • The next place on our itinerary was Silistra. 我们行程的下一站是锡利斯特拉。
    4 previously ['pri:vɪəslɪ] bkzzzC   第8级
    adv.以前,先前(地)
    参考例句:
    • The bicycle tyre blew out at a previously damaged point. 自行车胎在以前损坏过的地方又爆开了。
    • Let me digress for a moment and explain what had happened previously. 让我岔开一会儿,解释原先发生了什么。
    5 differentiating [ˌdifəˈrenʃieitɪŋ] d3096d547199751d1b8d0cb8d931d402   第7级
    [计] 微分的
    参考例句:
    • They succeed in differentiating the most commodity-like products. 在最通用的日用产品方面,它们也能独树一帜标新立异。
    • The simplest and most effective method of differentiating areas is to use different colours. 区别面状要素最简单而又行之有效的办法,是使用不同的颜色。
    6 helping [ˈhelpɪŋ] 2rGzDc   第7级
    n.食物的一份&adj.帮助人的,辅助的
    参考例句:
    • The poor children regularly pony up for a second helping of my hamburger. 那些可怜的孩子们总是要求我把我的汉堡包再给他们一份。
    • By doing this, they may at times be helping to restore competition. 这样一来,他们在某些时候,有助于竞争的加强。
    7 congestion [kənˈdʒestʃən] pYmy3   第8级
    n.阻塞,消化不良
    参考例句:
    • The congestion in the city gets even worse during the summer. 夏天城市交通阻塞尤为严重。
    • Parking near the school causes severe traffic congestion. 在学校附近泊车会引起严重的交通堵塞。
    8 Founder [ˈfaʊndə(r)] wigxF   第8级
    n.创始者,缔造者
    参考例句:
    • He was extolled as the founder of their Florentine school. 他被称颂为佛罗伦萨画派的鼻祖。
    • According to the old tradition, Romulus was the founder of Rome. 按照古老的传说,罗穆卢斯是古罗马的建国者。
    9 dedicated [ˈdedɪkeɪtɪd] duHzy2   第9级
    adj.一心一意的;献身的;热诚的
    参考例句:
    • He dedicated his life to the cause of education. 他献身于教育事业。
    • His whole energies are dedicated to improve the design. 他的全部精力都放在改进这项设计上了。
    10 drawn [drɔ:n] MuXzIi   第11级
    v.(draw的过去式)拖,拉,拔出;adj.憔悴的,紧张的
    参考例句:
    • All the characters in the story are drawn from life. 故事中的所有人物都取材于生活。
    • Her gaze was drawn irresistibly to the scene outside. 她的目光禁不住被外面的风景所吸引。
    11 followers ['fɔ:ləʊəz] 5c342ee9ce1bf07932a1f66af2be7652   第7级
    追随者( follower的名词复数 ); 用户; 契据的附面; 从动件
    参考例句:
    • the followers of Mahatma Gandhi 圣雄甘地的拥护者
    • The reformer soon gathered a band of followers round him. 改革者很快就获得一群追随者支持他。
    12 deteriorating [diˈtiəriəreitɪŋ] 78fb3515d7abc3a0539b443be0081fb1   第7级
    恶化,变坏( deteriorate的现在分词 )
    参考例句:
    • The weather conditions are deteriorating. 天气变得越来越糟。
    • I was well aware of the bad morale and the deteriorating factories. 我很清楚,大家情绪低落,各个工厂越搞越坏。

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