A commuter shows the Didi Chuxing app on her iPhone in Beijing. The entry of rival Meituan Dianping to the national market is likely to trigger a new price war. Photo: EPA
A commuter shows the Didi Chuxing app on her iPhone in Beijing. The entry of rival Meituan Dianping to the national market is likely to trigger a new price war. Photo: EPA

China ride-hailing war seen erupting again with new challenger to Didi

World’s No 4 unicorn Meituan to launch ride-hailing services in multiple mainland Chinese cities in direct competition with market giant Didi Chuxing

A commuter shows the Didi Chuxing app on her iPhone in Beijing. The entry of rival Meituan Dianping to the national market is likely to trigger a new price war. Photo: EPA
A commuter shows the Didi Chuxing app on her iPhone in Beijing. The entry of rival Meituan Dianping to the national market is likely to trigger a new price war. Photo: EPA
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