Tribecar is a Singapore-based marketplace that connects vehicles from car rental firms with hirers. Go to Source
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Gojek secures new investment from Mitsubishi in series F round
Gojek plans to use the new funds to help scale its strategy and spur further growth in Southeast Asia. Go to Source
Understanding the struggles of the bike-sharing market
Qiq Global chief operating officer Dalston Pung shares why the company can succeed where others have failed. Go to Source
In brief: Ola lands London taxi license, to roll out services by September
The Indian ride-hailer can operate for 15 months before it has to seek renewal. Go to Source
Didi mulls return of carpooling service a year after two passenger deaths
Didi did not provide a timetable on Hitch’s return, but its planned public dialogs on safety improvements will soon be underway. Go to Source
Thai car listing site nets $300k from 500 TukTuks, others in seed round
SiamCarDeal plans to offer more services to car dealerships and enable support for used cars on its platform. Go to Source
In brief: Ola Electric becomes India’s newest unicorn with $250m SoftBank funding
The electric vehicle company also raised about US$57.7 million in March of this year. Go to Source
In brief: Ola to invest in Avail, add microfinance products
The ride-hailing firm is set to join the fintech startup’s series A fundraise as part of a wider strategic partnership. Go to Source
In brief: Toyota to invest $2b to develop electric vehicles in Indonesia
Toyota previously said it aims for half of its global sales to be from electric vehicles by 2025. Go to Source
Grab raises $300m more from Invesco to fuel growth in Southeast Asia
The company plans to “remain laser-focused” on expanding its financial services capabilities and mobility businesses. Go to Source