Two years after exiting China, Uber Technologies Inc is putting feet back on the ground. Staff there, however, aren’t working on the ride-hailing company’s main business, but overseeing the creation of its bikes and scooters — Uber’s bet for its next consumer hit.
After buying Jump Bikes, a US bike-rental service, Uber is set to unveil its own scooter, plunging into a chaotic new transit market. Uber is adding supply chain, recruiting and other personnel in southern China to work closely with the manufacturers of these devices, according to Rachel Holt, head of Uber’s New Mobility unit.
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