(Yicai Global) Feb. 22 -- Hello Chuxing, the  Chinese bicycle sharer once known as Hellobike, has launched a new  ride-sharing service covering more than 300 cities nationwide as it goes  head-to-head with industry giant Didi Chuxing.

Junzheng Network Technology, the Shanghai-based  firm behind the platform, previously piloted the service in 22 cities  including Hangzhou, Guangzhou and Chengdu last month. The service has  attracted two million registered drivers so far with over 7 million  trips completed, according to data from China Webmaster.

The service features instant communication that  enables passengers to keep in touch with drivers online once fares have  been accepted. It also features a one-click button to call the police as  part of efforts to boost safety.

Hello Chuxing has implemented a five-layer security  system to safeguard users including multiple checks for drivers and  24-hour customer services.

Didi's own car-pooling service has been switched  off since two incidents in which passengers were murdered last year. The  company is in the process of reforming the system. 

Founded in 2016, Hellobike officially changed its  name to Hello Chuxing in September after receiving investment from  Alibaba Group Holding's fintech affiliate Ant Financial Services Group. 

Editor: William Clegg