China Regulator Slams Didi Over Safety as Startup Pledges Fixes

Chinese authorities have made scathing criticism of ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing over its safety practices as the startup promised to fix its shortcomings.

The Ministry of Transport demanded that Didi implement key changes, from shutting down the Hitch service until it ceases to be a danger for users to speeding up the dispute resolution process with drivers. The authorities also said that relevant departments would impose fines on Didi and some of its executives. The probe followed the deaths of two female passengers, both allegedly at the hands of their Didi drivers.