Didi Chuxing targets expansion in Taiwan with franchising model

Beijing

DIDI Chuxing, the ride-hailing giant that vanquished Uber Technologies Inc in China, is turning to franchising in Taiwan as it expands its business beyond the mainland.

Didi plans to only operate as a taxi hailing platform in Taiwan and is seeking to work with existing drivers that it is recruiting through its Facebook page. The recruitment is being done by LEDI Technology Co, which is the authorised franchisee in Taiwan, the company said in a statement.