Blog Tag - shared bikes

Meet the Men Who Took On the Mighty Mobike Miaofengshan Challenge, a 120km Sharebike Ride
There’s little doubt that, for how convenient Beijing’s shared bikes are, they’re also something of a nuisance. It’s nice to have them for a quick...
DP Meituan Bike Inches Up Prices as Didi's Alternative Stays Steady
Having kicked Ofo to the curb, Meituan Bike (formerly Mobike) is upping the fee per ride within the boundaries of Beijing. Previously, 15 minutes on...
Easy Rider: Beijing's Next Generation of Sharebikes Rolls Up
Living in the world capital of shared bikes gives us a unique viewpoint over the battlefield where companies fight tooth and nail to get their share...
Documentary Featuring Ofo CEO Dai Wei Flops at the Box Office
A film documenting the experiences of Chinese tech founders including Ofo’s Dai Wei and Smartisan’s Luo Yonghao has turned out to be a box office...
Ofo Says Its Refund System Still Works Despite Increased Processing Times
Amid rumors of bankruptcy and acquisition, Chinese bike rental firm ofo has said that its system for refunding users’ deposits is functioning...
Ofo Users Pushed to Sign up to Third Party Loan Service
As of Nov 23, bike rental firm Ofo has begun urging its users to transfer their existing deposits in the app to online loan platform PPmoney as part...
Ofo Moves Its Beijing Headquarters in Midst of Cash Crunch
In late September, news leaked that Ofo workers had deserted en masse their Beijing office, which once hosted the likes of Sina and Baidu. The bike-...
Hello TransTech to acquire ofo?
Bike rental and ride hailing startup Hello TransTech, previously known as Hello Bike,  is reportedly in negotiation to acquire ofo, a person close...
Chinese City Wants to Regulate Bike Rental Platforms with Social Credit System
Tired of seeing heaps of rental bikes piling up on the sidewalk and blocking traffic, the Chinese city of Foshan wants to punish inconsiderate bike...
Beijing Rolls out Electronic Fences and Reinforces Parking Guidelines for Bike Rentals
This post comes courtesy of our content partners at TechNode. The Chinese capital is reinforcing electronic fences for bike rentals. The designated...
Meituan Acquisition of Mobike Seems a Done Deal
This post comes courtesy of our content partners at TechNode. On Tuesday, a Mobike shareholder meeting voted in favor of the Meituan acquisition, as...
Ofo Announces USD 866 Million Funding Round Led by Alibaba amid Cash Strain Rumors
This post comes courtesy of our content partners at TechNode. Chinese dockless bike rental titan Ofo announced a new USD 866 million financing led...
Mobike Updates Credit Score System, Will Charge RMB 100 per 30 Minutes for Low Scorers
This post comes courtesy of our content partners at TechNode. Bike rental firm Mobike has updated its credit score system. Renters who misuse their...
Didi Continues Pivot Into Two Wheeled Mobility With Beta Test of Electric Bike Rental
This post comes courtesy of our content partners at TechNode. Chinese ride-hailing behemoth Didi is beta-testing its electric bike rental service in...
Didi Will Have Their Own Bike Rental Unit After Bluegogo Purchase: Sources
This post comes courtesy of our content partners at TechNode. Details have been released on the Didi Chuxing and Bluegogo tie-up. According to ...