Strict rules issued for car-hailing companies

Multiple inspection groups from government authorities have kicked off a safety check into seven companies in the car-hailing and ride-sharing industry, including Didi Chuxing.

Inspections by officials from the Ministry of Transport, the Office of the Central Cyberspace Affairs Commission and the Ministry of Public Security aim to strengthen consumer safety measures and rectify safety problems.

The transport and public security ministries also announced a national safety overhaul on Monday to ferret out safety loopholes and problems affecting the safety of passengers and the public in ride-hailing and carpooling services. The overhaul will start immediately and remain in effect until the end of the year.