Briefing: Didi and Meituan slash nearly 200,000 vehicles that fail to meet standards

滴滴美团称在南京已清退近20万辆违规网约车 – Xinhua

What happened: According to figures provided to the Nanjing authorities, Didi Chuxing and Meituan Dianping reportedly have removed 161,151 and 38,000 vehicles, respectively, from their fleets. The two ride-hailing platforms combined have removed nearly 200,000 vehicles that fail to meet standards.

The Nanjing authorities have increased supervision of 7 ride-hailing firms operating in the city earlier this month. Both companies have agreed to remove all non-compliant vehicles in Nanjing before October 18.

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