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

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

WATCH: Foreigner Hurls Shared Bike in Beijing, Walks Away Like it's No Big Deal

Viral video shows an unidentified laowai grabbing a Mobike and tossing it towards a sidewalk.

by Bridget O'Donnell, 28 September 2017

Beijing Caps Number of Shared Bikes at 2.4 Million, Bans Any New Bikes

It's no secret that bike-sharing has gotten out of control in Beijing, but it finally looks like the government is ready to do something about it.

by Justine Lopez, 08 September 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

Mobike to Launch in Manchester This Week

The 6-month trial – which may be extended – will be the first venture outside Asia for the Beijing-based company.

by Jesse Pottinger, 03 July 2017

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