Didi, which counts hi-tech giants Apple, Tencent Holdings and Alibaba Group among its biggest shareholders, is battling new competition from broader platforms.
Didi Chuxing, China’s largest ride-hailing player, has opened its platform to rival companies allowing users to hail a car from third-party service providers as the battle to build the biggest and best super mobility app in the country hots up.
The Beijing-based company’s moves comes as rivals Meituan Dianping and AutoNavi, both of which already offer one-stop spontaneous ride-hailing services from multiple dispatchers, continue to expand their operations.
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