Ride-hailing firm Didi announces restructuring

Leading Chinese ride-hailing player Didi Chuxing on Wednesday announced an organizational restructuring plan to boost safety and efficiency, amid mounting competition in the sector.

The company said in a post on its official WeChat account that it had appointed a chief information safety officer as well as a chief security officer, as part of its broader push to ensure safety for both drivers and passengers on its platform.

The reshuffle also includes new, enlarged units for emergency response and local government coordination, as well as an external advisory group, Didi said in its statement.