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Douyin expands services with in-app ride-hailing feature

Byte-dance owned video platform, Douyin, introduced a ride-hailing service within its app on Jan. 24.

Users can find this feature in the “My Wallet” section alongside features like mobile top-ups and utility payments.

After selecting the ride-hailing service, users are directed to AMap Ride-Hailing, which consolidates various providers, including Didi, T3, and Caocao.

Options include standard rides, shared rides, airport transfers, and on-demand services, with plans to add more providers in the future.

This marks a shift from Douyin’s previous collaboration with ride-hailing companies for advertisements, as users can now book rides directly within the apps.

The move is aligns with Douyin’s strategy to expand its offerings in dining, entertainment, and other sectors.

Recent Douyin developments

Timeline
17-Jan-2025 🌏 Douyin allows international registration, but limits apply
  • Douyin now accepts international phone registrations
  • Still requires identity verification under Chinese laws
17-Jan-2025 🚫 Douyin removes fake foreign accounts amid potential TikTok ban
  • Douyin removes 10,000 fake foreign accounts.
  • Crackdown linked to potential TikTok US ban.
10-Jan-2025 📱 Douyin backs algorithms, denies filter bubble claims
  • ByteDance denies its algorithms create filter bubbles.
  • Douyin aims to provide diverse content for engagement.
19-Jul-2022 📹 Douyin, Baidu-backed iQiyi team up for content licensing
  • Douyin secures content deal with iQiyi
  • Agreement marks progress in copyright collaboration

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