China’s Mobike to restrict rider parking in Beijing as authorities tighten regulation on dockless bikes – SCMP What happened: Bike rental firm Mobike is prohibiting riders from parking outside of specified operational areas. The company has set a boundary that determines how far away from the city center users can park their bikes. If they park […]
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Briefing: HelloBike rebranded as “Hello TransTech”
The company started registering a series of trademarks back in April.
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Briefing: Hello TransTech going all in on ride-hailing through partnership with Didi rival
China’s transportation industry is experiencing a swift change of powers for both two-wheel and four-wheel mobility services
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Briefing: Uber is coming back to China to make scooters
Uber has no plans to bring its bike rental scheme to China but it is considering other Asian countries.
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Ofo said to complete a new round of financing led by Didi and Ant Financial
The news of ofo’s E2-2 round comes amid rumors of acquisition by Didi Chuxing.
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Ofo’s “darkest hour” becomes gloomier as Didi acquisition rumors swirl again
Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing is reportedly closing an acquisition deal of ofo, the last remaining major independent player in China’s bike-rental industry, local media reported citing people familiar with the matter. The source disclosed that Didi already sent due diligence team to ofo over the past two to three weeks. The two parties are […]
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Ofo moves its Beijing headquarters in midst of cash crunch
Ofo’s headquarters have shifted as it faces a reported cash crunch.
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Ofo rumor mill continues as they battle whispers of bankruptcy
The Chinese bike rental firm is reportedly preparing for its bankruptcy reorganization plans.
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Didi continues pivot into two wheeled mobility with beta test of electric bike rental
Chinese ride-hailing behemoth Didi is beta-testing its electric bike rental service in South China, a person with knowledge of the matter told TechNode. Didi is said to have won the initial support of at least three cities. The firm is expected to develop its own bike rental brand, or potentially a separate app, with an access […]
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After Australia, ofo exits Germany amid push into priority markets
Germany has become the latest market from which Chinese bike-sharing firm ofo will make an exit. The company, which has been plagued by rumors of a cash crunch over the past few months, has adjusted its overseas operations in line with its plans to focus on priority markets. ofo has begun scaling back its international operations […]
