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The rise and fall of Mobike and Ofo, China’s bike-sharing twin stars
About five years ago, the streets of Beijing and Shanghai were dominated by fiery yellow and orange bicycles from bike-sharing start-ups Ofo and Mobike as they battled for the feet and minds of China’s busy commuters.Those have since been replaced by cool teal and baby blue – the signature colours of newer entrants Didi Bike and Hellobike – as the industry moves towards more sustainable growth. After aggressive expansion in their first few years, former market leaders like Ofo have few bikes…