A car-hailing pick-up spot at a railway station in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China, June 15, 2022. /CFP
A car-hailing pick-up spot at a railway station in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China, June 15, 2022. /CFP
China's transport authorities summoned 15 ride-hailing and cargo services firms for talks on Friday, ordering the companies to examine their operations.
The companies, including Didi, Caocao, Full Truck Alliance and GOGOX Holdings, were summoned by the office of the inter-ministerial joint meeting on the coordinated supervision of new forms of transportation, according to sources at the Ministry of Transport.
Several issues were discussed during the talks, including arbitrary adjustments to operating rules, infringement of the rights and interests of employees and passengers, and hidden safety risks.
The companies were instructed to conduct business in accordance with laws and regulations, and to safeguard fair market competition.
Companies need to ensure uninterrupted passenger and cargo transport, and prioritize the transportation of medical supplies and daily necessities, the office cautioned.
It also called on the companies to protect the rights and interests of drivers and passengers, and strengthen their detection of security risks and safety training for drivers.
The platform firms pledged to make thorough in-house overhauls to address any issues, standardize their operations, and contribute to the industry's sound and sustainable development.
Source(s): Xinhua News Agency