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Bots Impact Ticket Sales: Regulators Respond with New Measures
Automated ticket-buying bots have led to challenges in the resale market, prompting responses from governments like South Korea and China. On January 29, South Korea expanded anti-scalping laws to combat unfair ticket purchasing practices. Additionally, in early 2026, China's railway system handled over 1.13 billion trips, underlining the scale of demand that bots exploit. Companies such as Ticketmaster are implementing technology to combat these bots by blocking automated software and canceling fraudulent orders, indicating a significant industry response to this issue.
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DIDI to Launch Robotaxi Test in UAE Amid Regional Expansion Plans
Ride-hailing company Didi plans to conduct its first overseas robotaxi test in the UAE later this year, as revealed by co-founder Zhang Bo at a business forum. This development is part of a larger trend where multiple Chinese robotaxi companies, including WeRide and Pony.ai, are entering the Middle Eastern market. WeRide has initiated a driverless robotaxi service in Dubai, set to expand from 50 vehicles to over 1,000 soon. The expansion of these companies comes despite regional conflicts, showcasing the resilience and ambition of the Chinese autonomous driving sector.
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