2025-05-13
27 分钟discussion keeps the world turning this is round table Not every trip needs four wheels.
In China's smaller cities, two is often just enough, faster and cheaper.
We dive into the rise of motorcycle ride hailing apps,
spinning into markets where car hailing apps are feeling the heat.
Coming to you live from Beijing, this is Roundtable.
I'm He Yang.
For today's program, I'm joined by Yu Shun and Li Yi in the studio.
First on today's show.
Motorcycle ride-hailing services are now offering affordable,
speedy transportation in China's smaller cities,
contrasting with the glossy cosmopolitans such as Beijing and Shanghai.
However, questions surrounding safety regulations and oversight remain unanswered.
How will these services change the travel habits and the transportation landscape in these regions?
riding.
ride hailing apps taking off in China's smaller cities.
When we're talking about ride hailing, mostly we're thinking about getting a car or a taxi, right?
And in this case,
modal cycle ride hailing services have recently begun to emerge in some small cities and counties in China.
These services are offered through online mini programs and slightly or just cheaper than traditional car-based ride hailing.
The way that they used it is similar to what we've been getting so used to.