Chinese ride-hailing firm Didi vows to do better after fleet owner attempts suicide, blaming company in note

Yan Baocai, who owns a car leasing company in Shanxi province, tried to kill himself last week due to business woes he linked to Didi. The company said it had met with him and would “spare no effort” to improve. — SCMP

China’s largest ride-hailing platform Didi Chuxing has promised to improve its policies for selecting car leasing partners after a fleet owner attempted suicide, blaming the company for allowing unqualified vehicles to operate on its platform while refusing to work with companies such as his that use licensed cars.

Yan Baocai, who owns a car leasing company in Shanxi province, tried to kill himself by taking pills and alcohol last Thursday but survived after family members rushed him to hospital, according to Chinese media outlet Lie Yunwang.com.