China said to be considering framework for governing ride-booking services

Beijing

CHINA is considering regulations that would force ride-booking apps such as Uber and Didi Kuaidi to use commercially registered cars and drivers, and would allow city governments to limit permits for those services, according to people familiar with the plan.

The proposed rules may be released as early as this month for public consultation, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the proceedings are private.