Government officials, in anticipation of the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, implemented a ban on cars in the city on July 20, 2008.CNN: Beijing traffic plan tests commuters (July 20, 2008)
The ban, intended to improve Beijing's air quality and reduce traffic congestion, restricts drivers to using their vehicles on alternate days.BBC News: Car restrictions begin in Beijing (July 20, 2008)
