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Didi Chuxin headquarters in Beijing, China. Photo: Reuters

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Didi considers letting users choose their own route as it seeks feedback from customers in wake of safety overhaul

Didi considers letting users choose their own route in response to customer feedback

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After reports of sexual harassment and murder, ride-hailing apps from Grab to Didi turn to technology to improve safety

From Grab to Didi, ride-hailing apps turn to tech to stop sexual harassment

31 Oct 2018 - 5:06pm

Booking’s investment adds to the more than US$2 billion that Grab has received so far as part of its targeted fundraising of over US$3 billion

US travel firm to invest in ride-hailing start-up Grab

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Didi plans to enter hotel-booking via strategic partnerships, person familiar with company’s discussions says
Didi received US$500 million investment from Booking Holdings in July

China ride-hailing firm Didi mulls foray into hotel-booking business

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Singapore-based Grab is on track to raise US$3 billion from a new funding round
Grab teams up with Mastercard to expand its reach in payment services

Grab looks to avoid a price war with ride-hailing rival Go-Jek

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A truck transports a container next to stacked containers at a port in Qingdao in China's eastern Shandong province on October 12, 2018. Photo: STR/AFP

China’s Uber for trucks close to raising US$1 billion in new funds

23 Oct 2018 - 3:33pm

The proposed hiring of Party members by Didi reflects similar moves by other Chinese companies that have run afoul of authorities in the past year

Party members high on Didi’s recruitment list in safety drive

18 Oct 2018 - 8:03am

A passenger with China ride-hailing service Didi was shocked to find urine in his complimentary water bottle. Photo: Reuters

Passenger on China’s Uber drinks driver’s urine thinking it was free water

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Mobike sues Didi Chuxing’s bike sharing firm over patent infringements, seeking US$1.2 million in damages

Mobike seeking US$1.2 million from Didi for patent infringements

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Microsoft is trying to catch up with Amazon in winning large business customers for Azure

Microsoft invests in Grab amid collaboration on big data

9 Oct 2018 - 9:06am

The new ride-hailing feature offers greater convenience to Chinese tourists overseas and taps into the growing trend where a range of services can be offered within a single app

Ctrip teams up with Splyt to add ride-hailing in global markets

4 Oct 2018 - 11:03pm

The move forms part of the US ride-hailing giant’s strategy to establish a super app for all of its users’ urban transport needs

Uber pedals into Europe’s bike-sharing market as Chinese exit

17 Oct 2018 - 2:26pm

Founded in 2014 by Chinese search giant Baidu Inc., Zuoyebang targets primary and secondary school students in China

SoftBank to invest US$500 million in Baidu education spin-off

2 Oct 2018 - 9:27am

Ride-hailing has become big business in the world’s most populous country but safety concerns are mounting after murders

China watchdog finds string of safety issues with ride-hailing

28 Sep 2018 - 11:09pm 1

Didi drives into Japan, setting up head-on collision with Uber in world’s third-largest taxi market

Didi kicks off taxi-hailing service with SoftBank in Japan

27 Sep 2018 - 10:54pm 1

Ride-hailing companies around the world are reviewing safety measures after murders in China

Grab suspends late night ride-hitching service amid safety review

26 Sep 2018 - 11:01pm

A Didi Chuxing driver rides his electric car on the way for service in Beijing, China August 28, 2018. Photo: Reuters

Didi’s midnight halt sees police, fare gouging and pedal power return

14 Sep 2018 - 10:58pm

China’s Didi Chuxing rolls out in-car audio recording as part of safety overhaul

Didi rolls out in-car audio recording as part of safety overhaul

10 Sep 2018 - 11:05pm

A new driver in his vehicle for Chinese ride-hailing firm Didi Chuxing, in Toluca, Mexico. Photo: Reuters

Women using ride-hailing apps clearly need to be on guard

8 Sep 2018 - 4:01pm

The voluntary disclosure offers a rare glimpse into the financial state of the privately held firm as it tries to shore up public confidence following the deaths of two female passengers

Didi founder Cheng Wei, embroiled in safety crisis, tells staff ‘we’re not evil’

8 Sep 2018 - 7:10am 1

Grab is expanding rapidly throughout Southeast Asia, home to more than 600 million people, to become the region’s largest transport platform

Grab expects to double sales in 2019 with ambitious growth plan

25 Oct 2018 - 3:33pm

Didi chief admits lack of experience, letting guard down as authorities step up checks after second passenger death

Didi CEO admits to letting guard down as safety checks begin

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