骑行中“自动落锁”,共享单车该如何“锁定”安全
Qi Lu Wan Bao·2025-09-10 07:52

Core Points - Recent incidents of shared bicycles automatically locking during rides have raised safety concerns, with at least 41 reported cases in cities like Beijing and Shanghai [1][2] - A user in Shanghai suffered three fractures due to a fall caused by an automatic lock, highlighting the potential dangers of this issue [1] - Shared bicycle companies have acknowledged the existence of a remote locking feature but deny that it caused the accidents, attributing them to possible chain malfunctions instead [1][2] Industry Response - The lack of urgency from shared bicycle companies regarding the automatic locking incidents is concerning, as they seem to downplay the severity of the situation [1] - Companies must take immediate action to investigate the causes of these incidents and implement safety measures, such as disabling the locking feature while the bicycle is in motion [2] - Regulatory measures in cities like Beijing, Shanghai, and Nanjing have increased scrutiny on shared bicycles, including designated no-ride and no-parking zones, which may lead companies to consider remote locking as a cost-saving measure [2]