Blog Tag - Mobike

DP Meituan Bike Inches Up Prices as Didi's Alternative Stays Steady
Submitted on Oct 11, 2019
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
Submitted on Aug 29, 2019
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...
Bluegogo and Mobike Quietly Double the Cost of Rides
Submitted on Apr 03, 2019
Users of Bluegogo and Mobike recently discovered that fares for the share bikes had risen by 100 percent. Bluegogo, which is backed by Didi Chuxing,...
Bye Bye Mobike, Hello... Meituan Bike?
Submitted on Jan 25, 2019
Chinese bike-rental company Mobike will rebrand as Meituan Bike as it abandons its standalone app to be included in internet giant Meituan’s ...
Mobike Removed From WeChat Pay, Increasing Barriers for Users
Submitted on Jan 14, 2019
Super messaging app WeChat has removed bike-rental firm Mobike from its in-app wallet feature, a significant source of users for the mobility firm, ...
Hello TransTech to acquire ofo?
Submitted on Oct 24, 2018
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
Submitted on Oct 18, 2018
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...
Mobike Responds to Claims of Inflated Numbers
Submitted on Sep 25, 2018
Chinese bike-rental company Mobike has responded to reports of exaggerated user numbers. A Bloomberg article headlined “Meituan IPO fact-checks...
Mobike Executive Accused of Sexually Harassing 3 Women
Submitted on Aug 10, 2018
A screenshot of a letter from a Mobike female engineer containing detailed accounts of sexual harassment by her superior at the company surfaced on...
Mobike Does Away With Deposits in China
Submitted on Jul 06, 2018
Meituan-owned bike rental firm Mobike has removed deposits for all users in China in an effort to standardize its deposit system. In May, the...
Beijing Rolls out Electronic Fences and Reinforces Parking Guidelines for Bike Rentals
Submitted on May 06, 2018
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
Submitted on Apr 05, 2018
This post comes courtesy of our content partners at TechNode. On Tuesday, a Mobike shareholder meeting voted in favor of the Meituan acquisition, as...
Mobike Updates Credit Score System, Will Charge RMB 100 per 30 Minutes for Low Scorers
Submitted on Feb 27, 2018
This post comes courtesy of our content partners at TechNode. Bike rental firm Mobike has updated its credit score system. Renters who misuse their...
Bike Rental Companies Aren't Collecting Abandoned Bikes Because It's Too Expensive: Report
Submitted on Dec 21, 2017
This post comes courtesy of our content partners at TechNode. Despite the transport commission’s demands that impounded bikes be collected by hire...
Mobike Awarded Champions of the Earth by UN Environment
Submitted on Dec 09, 2017
This post comes courtesy of our content partners at TechNode. Mobike has been recognized by the UN for its contribution to the advancement of low...