Girls riding scooters are set to transport tourists to BBQ diners in Zibo, northern China, ahead of the country's Labour Day.

However, the method has received backlash from netizens who claim it is inappropriate.

On April 27, citizens reported seeing a group of around 10 young women, all 1.75 meters tall, wearing tennis uniforms and skirts, riding electric scooters to transport tourists to the city's BBQ restaurant for the upcoming Labour’s Day holiday.

Videos posted online showed the women waving and wearing helmets with visors as they rode. However, some people have criticised this promotional method as inappropriate.

The tourism department clarified that it was not an official event and was organised by a local electric vehicle dealer for advertising purposes.

The video was provided with local media’s permission.

最近，淄博烧烤火出了圈，4月27日，有市民称，为了迎接“五一”假期来吃烧烤的游客，淄博市派出一群1米75青春美少女骑电驴接送游客。目击市民拍摄的视频显示，10名左右高个子小姐姐身着网球服、超短裙，列队坐在各自的电瓶车上，戴着头盔冲镜头招手。有人看到视频后，质疑淄博烧烤这样的宣传方式是不是有些变味了。对此淄博市旅游旅游专线工作人员称：此举不是官方行为，是一家电动车商家的营销行为。