China, being the world’s largest emitter of GHG, has pledged to meet ambitious ‘dual carbon’ objectives: to reach the peak of its CO2 emissions by 2030 and to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060. Given its accelerating expansion and considerable emissions output, the transportation sector emerges as a critical focus area within China’s broader decarbonisation blueprint. Consequently, decarbonising this sector is essential for China to meet its national climate targets. This paper offers a thorough systematic review of various strategies, such as collaborative expansion and smart logistics, that are being employed to address this challenge. This study further illustrates the nuanced interplay among national policy directives, technological uptake, and evolving public preferences in steering the transition.