How many kilometers must an operational vehicle be driven before mandatory scrapping?
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Mileage limits for scrapping operational vehicles: Small and micro taxi passenger vehicles must be scrapped after driving 600,000 kilometers, medium-sized taxi passenger vehicles after 500,000 kilometers, and large taxi passenger vehicles after 600,000 kilometers; rental passenger vehicles after 600,000 kilometers; small and medium-sized coach passenger vehicles after 500,000 kilometers, and large coach passenger vehicles after 600,000 kilometers; public transit passenger vehicles after 400,000 kilometers; other small and micro operational passenger vehicles after 600,000 kilometers, medium-sized operational passenger vehicles after 500,000 kilometers, and large operational passenger vehicles after 800,000 kilometers; dedicated school buses after 400,000 kilometers. Definition of vehicle scrapping: A vehicle that meets the national scrapping standards or, although not meeting the national scrapping standards, has a severely damaged engine or chassis and fails to meet the national motor vehicle safety technical requirements or the national motor vehicle pollutant emission standards upon inspection is referred to as a scrapped vehicle.
I've been driving a taxi for many years, and the mandatory scrapping of commercial vehicles is really about safety. The government regulation mainly sets the limit at 600,000 kilometers. For vehicles like ours that run frequently, tires and brakes wear out quickly, and prolonged use can easily lead to accidents. I remember an old car whose transmission failed while going uphill, nearly causing an accident. Safety comes first—once a car's parts are worn out, they can't be fixed back to their original condition. Although some owners want to earn more money by delaying scrapping, the regulations clearly state that exceeding the limit is not allowed. If caught, the fines and suspension of operations would result in significant losses. Nowadays, with stricter environmental regulations, old vehicles that exceed emission standards also harm the environment. I recommend switching to new energy vehicles early—they're worry-free, fuel-efficient, and safe, giving drivers peace of mind. Regular maintenance can buy some time, but when it's time to scrap the vehicle, it should be scrapped.
