Didi’s bike rental platform launches in Beijing and Shenzhen with ofo and Bluegogo bikes

Didi Chuxing has announced that it is launching its bike rental platform today in Beijing and Shenzhen. The platform will be integrated into the ride-hailing giant’s original app and will include both ofo’s and Bluegogo’s bicycles. The company plans to offer its platform in other parts of the country in the future.

The announcement came after DiDi said last week that it plans to take over the bike rental business from troubled Bluegogo. The ride-hailing firm plans to inject Bluegogo with cash to pay out late wages for staff. However, when it comes to users’ deposits, Didi said it will settle the matter by exchanging them into coupons for rides with Didi.

According to the company’s press release, Bluegogo’s blue bikes will gradually return to the streets of Beijing and Shenzhen. Users will be able to ride Bluegogo’s bikes without paying a deposit by submitting their Sesame Credit score, operated by Alibaba’s financial arm Ant Financial, local media has reported.

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