Group 1 - The new regulations for electric bicycles in Guangzhou, including the registration and management of special license plates, officially took effect on September 1, 2023, with a validity period of five years [1][4] - Special license plates are issued specifically for electric bicycles used by service industry units, categorized into four segments: "Guangzhou W" for delivery services, "Guangzhou X" for public utility repair units, "Guangzhou Y" for postal and courier services, and "Guangzhou Z" for healthcare and emergency services [2][3] - The application process for obtaining special license plates requires confirmation from the relevant administrative department and submission of vehicle information through the Guangzhou traffic police's WeChat account [3] Group 2 - Existing electric bicycles with blue license plates must be replaced with the new yellow license plates within six months, by March 1, 2026, or they will be considered unregistered [4] - Delivery companies are required to upload data regarding their electric bicycles, delivery personnel, and delivery routes to the market supervision department, which will conduct regular inspections to ensure compliance with safety responsibilities [3]