Local government data showed around 80% of unlicensed vehicles spotted by the latest assessment were hired by Didi and more than 15% were hired by Meituan Dianping in the past three days, the commission said. — Reuters
BEIJING: Shanghai authorities have fined ride-hailing service providers Didi Chuxing and Meituan Dianping for using unlicensed vehicles and warned their smartphone applications could be suspended if they continue to fail to meet standards.
The fines are the latest in a crackdown on illegal practices in China's fast-growing ride-hailing industry.
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