The rate increase is part of parent company Meituan’s broader profitability push.
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Briefing: Management buyout of Mobike Europe nearly finalized
Mobike Europe branch is reportedly planning on branching out into e-bike and scooter rentals in the region.
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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.’
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Mobike will scrap some but not all of its Asia-Pacific businesses
Meituan-owned Mobike also denied that layoffs in Asia are part of a larger exit strategy.
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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.
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Mobike removed from WeChat Pay, increasing barriers for users
Mobike was added to WeChat Pay’s interface as a third-party service.
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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.
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Super app Meituan promises prudence after Mobike bill hits home
Rising costs for Meituan’s core food delivery business drove fourth quarter losses.
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Failures and opportunities: A pivotal moment for China’s mobility industry
Didi hopes new strategies will help it complete a U-turn that will get it out of the dead-end in which it finds itself.
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Meituan pared losses in Q1 as cost controls gain traction
Meituan’s Q1 results show that its more disciplined expansion strategy is paying off.
