Chinese bike share group boosts war chest amid tussle with domestic rival

Tencent-backed start-up Mobike makes first foray out of Asia

Technology companies shrug off privacy concerns in push to widen commercial use

International credit cards return as part of rideshare service’s global strategy

Funding will make ride-hailing group world’s second most valuable private tech start-up

Funding will help car-hailing group’s US expansion as it challenges rival Uber

‘Local cars, local drivers’ rules devastate ride-hailing service’s city fleets

Uber’s US rival looks to expand beyond the 300 cities where it operates

Shift to premium services reflects new challenges in ride-sharing arena

Chinese car-sharing company capitulates to regulators after years of laissez-faire

Domestic regulations and global rivalry with Uber prompt emerging markets push

Migrants risk fines to continue driving for ride-share app in Shanghai and Beijing

Creepy faces on profiles have spooked potential passengers and raised suspicions of organised scam

Competition investigation into $35bn merger marks rare examination of internet acquisitions