The new platform, called LinkAja, is slated to start in March. Go to Source
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Pony.ai and Baidu still lag in US self-driving tests, but they are narrowing the gap
Pony.ai’s disengagement metric improved from when it first conducted test drives on California’s public roads 18 months ago. Go to Source
In brief: Singapore transport authority suspends Ofo’s bike-sharing license
The Chinese startup failed to comply with regulatory requirements, which had a February 12 deadline. Go to Source
In brief: Didi to layoff 15% of its staff: sources
The Chinese firm wants to focus on its core mobility services and cut business units that are not critical to its main ride-hailing business. Go to Source
In brief: Ride-hailing upstart Tada combines private cars and taxis
Tada users will no longer have to choose between private-hire cars and licensed taxis. They’ll get whichever’s closest. Go to Source
Car-seller app gets funding to speed across Indonesia
It just bagged US$10 million series A. Go to Source
Ex-Uber and Ofo exec leaps into bespoke skincare
Find out why she made the jump from transportation into an entirely different industry. Go to Source
In brief: Go-Jek in talks with Garuda for logistics support
The two companies expect to finalize the agreement in the next few months. Go to Source
In brief: Ofo lays off operations team in Singapore without compensation
The company didn’t explain the reasons behind the move. Go to Source
In brief: Tencent is investing a lot in cars right now
WeChat maker has four-wheel fever. Go to Source