Chinese shared cars destined for Russian market
Lifan Group, a Chinese automobile and motorcycle manufacturer, has announced that it's teaming up with Lifcar, a Russian car sharing company to launch nearly 200 Lifan X50's for operations in Russia.
Lifan shared cars to enter the Russian market. [Photo: thepaper.cn]
A further 800 will be added soon, reports thepaper.cn.
Users who are 19 years old or above and with 1 year plus driving experience can apply and register. It cost 6 rubles (0.7 yuan) per minute while it's on the roads. The cost falls to 2 rubles (0.23 yuan) per minute when idling.
Lifan shared cars to enter the Russian market. [Photo: VCG]
As one of seven brand name car sharing companies, Lifcar's car sharing business covers both urban and suburban areas. Lifan automobile has been in Russia for 10 years.