The ride-sharing app that beat Uber in China is available in English for the first time
Didi Chuxing, the Chinese ride-hail behemoth that is a key ally of Apple and most recently took over Uber’s business in China, is going global. Today, the company announced its plan to offer its service in English for the first time. And with a new round of funding, many experts believe the Chinese company will look to expand its service into new markets.
The English-version of Didi’s app will only be available in beta in Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou to start out, with more cities added in the near-term. Didi will also offer real-time, in-app, instant text messaging translation between English and Chinese to “facilitate rider-driver communication.” The app will…
