The rate increase is part of parent company Meituan’s broader profitability push.
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Ant Group-backed bike-rental app Hello Inc files for US IPO
Hello Inc’s filing shows that the sector’s few remaining players now seek sustainable growth after reckless expansion in earlier years.
Briefing: Mobike, Hellobike are charging extra in Shanghai suburbs
Mobike has started to charge Shanghai users an extra RMB 20 (around $3) if they park a bike outside the company’s ‘area of operation.’
Briefing: Ant Financial’s Hellobike follows Mobike, Bluegogo in doubling Beijing rate
Hellobike’s new prices are more expensive than taking the bus in Beijing, which may be a blow to its business model.
Mobike removed from WeChat Pay, increasing barriers for users
Mobike was added to WeChat Pay’s interface as a third-party service.
Super app Meituan promises prudence after Mobike bill hits home
Rising costs for Meituan’s core food delivery business drove fourth quarter losses.
Briefing: Mobike co-founder Hu Weiwei resigns as CEO
Hu’s resignation comes at a tumultuous time in China’s bike-rental industry.
Mobike to weigh on profitability at Meituan until 2021: Report
Company’s best short-term strategy is to direct users to its profitable services such as travel.
Mobike responds to claims of inflated numbers
A Bloomberg article found that Mobike operation details in the recent Meituan Dianpin filing were at odds with previously made public claims by the company.
Didi raises $1 billion in push for 100 million daily trips
Didi is digging a wide yet deep competitive moat around the broader Chinese mobility market. Bike rentals will be a main driver of growth.