(Updated) Philippine businessman says in talks to partner China’s DiDi for ride-hailing services

The logo of Chinese ride-hailing firm Didi Chuxing is seen at their new drivers center in Toluca, Mexico, April 23, 2018. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso

By Mars W. Mosqueda Jr.

November 4, 2019

Editor’s note: This story was updated at 7.30 pm SGT on November 4 after DiDi clarified that it has no plans to expand to the Philippines.

A Philippine politician and businessman has claimed his firm is in talks with Didi Chuxing, China’s largest ride-hailing company with 550 million registered users, to jointly offer ride-hailing services in the country.

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