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UPDATE: Mobike's Deposit-Free Service Now Includes Shanghai

On July 5, the shared-bike firm announced that their deposit-free service has extended to the whole country.

by Urban Family, 09 July 2018

New E-Fences Will Limit Where You Can Park Shared Bikes in Shanghai

When Mobike users attempt to park in restricted areas, they will receive a text and hear an alarm advising them to park elsewhere.

by Urban Family, 25 June 2018

Harsh New Penalties for Naughty Mobike Users

The shared bike firm's social credit ranking system is about to get some teeth.

by Daniel Plafker, 28 February 2018

Shared Bikes Can Now be Unlocked through Shanghai Metro App

Ever feel that there are too many apps on your phone?

by Urban Family, 15 February 2018

Ofo Debuts Pokemon-Themed Bikes in China

Another new gimmicky shared bike, this time featuring Pikachu.

by Bridget O'Donnell, 16 November 2017

Are Mobike and Ofo Merging?

Investors of the two bike share startups are reportedly in talks to merge, but one firm says otherwise.

by That's, 08 October 2017

The Rise of Bike Sharing and China's Love Affair with Cycling

Bikes have long enjoyed a unique kind of welcome in China and, today, a fresh wave of bike mania is once again sweeping the country.

by Tristin Zhang, 28 July 2017

Now Shanghai Has Rainbow Shared Bikes, Too

Colorful bikes first spotted in Beijing earlier this week.

by Bridget O'Donnell, 22 June 2017

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