While bicycle-sharing services lighten the burden on China's public transportation system and make the first or final kilometers of a commute a more pleasant and healthier experience, concerns among the public over safety are emerging.

Beijing Chaoyang District People's Court recently accepted what is said to be China's first court case against a bicycle-sharing service provider.

A 31-year-old Beijing resident is suing Ofo, one of the country's biggest bike-sharing companies, amid claims he was injured due to a faulty bicycle.