Malaysia Seeks Green Mobility Makeover Inspired by China’s Bike-Sharing Surge
Malaysia is accelerating its transition toward sustainable urban transport, drawing on lessons from China’s booming bike-sharing and e-bike revolution. Cities there re-imagined commuting by millions of low-carbon, two-wheel journeys, and Malaysia now aims to replicate that momentum. The Star
The article highlights several key takeaways from China’s experience: the value of integrating shared bikes into multimodal transit systems; the importance of technology platforms and IoT for managing large fleets; and the need to avoid pitfalls such as heavy oversupply, poor parking discipline, and regulatory gaps. MDPI
In Malaysia, policymakers are leveraging these insights. The push goes beyond electric vehicles to embrace accessible, everyday mobility solutions such as shared e-bikes and scooters, especially in urban zones where short trips dominate. The plan aligns with Malaysia’s Low Carbon Mobility Blueprint and National Energy Transition Roadmap, which emphasise decarbonised transport and greater connectivity.
For the tyre industry and mobility supply-chain stakeholders, this shift matters. As urban fleets diversify and two-wheel transport becomes greener and smarter, tyre makers must adapt. Two-wheeler tyres will need compounds optimised for frequent start-stop urban use, shared-fleet durability, and integration with telematics for monitoring and predictive maintenance.
Editor’s View
The convergence of green mobility strategy and two-wheel share models opens a compelling window for tyre manufacturers. In markets such as India and Malaysia, where two-wheelers dominate, the combination of electrification, sharing, and digital tracking will reshape demand patterns. Tyre firms should proactively design for shared-fleet wear profiles, urban-short-trip durability, and sensor-feedback integration rather than simply adapting passenger-bike compounds.
