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A row of Mobikes (now known as Meituan Bikes) sits along the pavement in Pudong, Shanghai on April 4, 2019. (Image Credit: TechNode/Eugene Tang)
Posted inHeavy Hitters

Chinese bike-rental company Mobike raises fares

by Emma Lee Nov 19, 2019Mar 17, 2020

The rate increase is part of parent company Meituan’s broader profitability push.

A row of Mobikes (now known as Meituan Bikes) sits along the pavement in Pudong, Shanghai on April 4, 2019. (Image Credit: TechNode/Eugene Tang)
Posted inHeavy Hitters

Briefing: Management buyout of Mobike Europe nearly finalized

by Bailey Hu Apr 11, 2019Jun 8, 2020

Mobike Europe branch is reportedly planning on branching out into e-bike and scooter rentals in the region.

Posted inHeavy Hitters

Briefing: Mobike, Hellobike are charging extra in Shanghai suburbs

by Bailey Hu Apr 28, 2019Jun 8, 2020

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.’

Mobike Australia helmet
Posted inHeavy Hitters

Mobike will scrap some but not all of its Asia-Pacific businesses

by Bailey Hu and Emma Lee Mar 11, 2019Jun 8, 2020

Meituan-owned Mobike also denied that layoffs in Asia are part of a larger exit strategy.

Posted inUp and Comers

Mobike, Hellobike, Didi allowed to bring new bikes in Guangzhou

by Jill Shen Jun 5, 2019Jul 16, 2019

Beijing and Shanghai have given no indication of whether the bans will be lifted.

Posted inHeavy Hitters

Mobike removed from WeChat Pay, increasing barriers for users

by Jill Shen Jan 10, 2019Jun 8, 2020

Mobike was added to WeChat Pay’s interface as a third-party service.

Posted inOn the Cusp

Mobike and Bluegogo double rates in Beijing in bid to stay afloat

by Jill Shen Apr 1, 2019Jun 8, 2020

Other bike-rental companies are considering raising prices, as warmer weather brings a likely rebound in trip numbers.

Posted inOn the Cusp

Mobike to rebrand as Meituan Bike, fully integrate into Meituan’s app

by Jill Shen Jan 23, 2019Jun 8, 2020

The Chinese bike-rental firm will also become a distinct business group within the lifestyle services company.

A row of Mobikes (now known as Meituan Bikes) sits along the pavement in Pudong, Shanghai on April 4, 2019. (Image Credit: TechNode/Eugene Tang)
Posted inWith Chinese Characteristics

Guangzhou invites bike-rental firms to bid for quotas after 19-month ban

by Jill Shen Apr 29, 2019Jun 8, 2020

Chinese bike-rental firms, Mobike and Hello Transtech, expressed their willingness to enter the bidding.

share bikes pile ofo mobike reduced
Posted inOn the Cusp

New rules for rental economy user deposits clarify legal gray area

by Jill Shen Mar 20, 2019Mar 17, 2020

The law comes as concern mounts about the financial stability of a number of mobility firms in the rental economy sector.

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