Murder case: A logo of Didi is seen in Hangzhou. Didi drew widespread criticism on social media earlier this year after two women were assaulted and killed in separate incidents involving drivers using its carpool service, Didi Hitch. — AFP
BEIJING: Chinese authorities announced a broad crackdown on China’s ride-hailing industry, targeting market-leader Didi Chuxing with fines following the deaths of two passengers in separate incidents earlier this year.
Didi has violated multiple safety rules, presenting a “major safety hazard”, including failing to properly flag high-risk drivers and improperly handling deposits, China’s Ministry of Transport said in a notice on an official social media account.
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
