Car-hailing apps encounter bumpy roads

Upgraded versions of car-hailing apps are facing problems in China, with transportation departments in many cities considering these services illegal.

The Shanghai Municipal Transportation Commission has started to crack down on unlicensed car-hailing services provided via the Internet.

The commission said on Wednesday it has seized 12 cars providing such services through Didi Zhuanche, which focuses on high-end travelers using the Didi Dache app. Five of the car owners were fined 10,000 yuan ($1,606), while the seven others are still under investigation.