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DiDi’s Autonomous Driving Starts Commercial Operation in Guangzhou

On March 29th, it was announced that DiDi's autonomous driving service has become one of the first companies to receive a qualification for intelligent networked demonstration operations in Guangzhou. Recently, it officially started accepting orders in Guangzhou and charges fees based on actual mileage and usage time, as regular taxi services.

Over 10 Chinese Cities Have Allowed Commercial Trials of Autonomous Vehicles

As of now, more than 10 cities in China have allowed autonomous vehicles to engage in commercial trial operations, within specific areas and time periods, according to a a press conference held by China's Ministry of Transport on August 25.

Didi Chuxing’s Global Daily Trips Reach 50 Million on Chinese Valentine’s Day

Leading Chinese ride-hailing company Didi Chuxing announced that its global daily trips reached a record of more than 50 million on Aug. 25, which was Chinese Valentine’s Day.

Didi Premiers Variety Show About Drivers to Rebuild Brand Image

Chinese ride-sharing giant Didi Chuxing (Didi) launched a variety show to tell Didi drivers’ stories and rebuild the company’s image mired by recent criticism.

Geely Invests in Flying Taxi Company Volocopter

Chinese automotive company Geely led a Series C financing round of $55 million into German flying taxi company Volocopter.

Didi Passenger Accidentally Ingests Driver’s Urine

A Shanghai passenger riding in a premium ride service of Didi, China’s ride-hailing giant, drank from a water bottle mixed with the driver’s urine on Oct. 9, according to Guangdong Radio Television (GRT).

DiDi Debuts Taxi-Hailing Services in Osaka

On Sept. 27, 2018, DiDi Mobility Japan (DiDi Japan), a joint venture established by Didi Chuxing and Softbank Corp., kicks off its operation in Japan as its taxi-hailing app goes live in Osaka.

DiDi Apologizes for Safety Lapses and Vows Stronger Safety Systems

Following the recent rape and murder case, the founder and CEO of DiDi, Cheng Wei, and president, Jean Liu, issued a formal apology on August 28, detailing the intention to upgrade and build a more secure safety mechanism for the ride-hailing app.

DiDi and SoftBank Establish Partnership in Japan to Provide Platform Services for Taxi Industry

Didi Chuxing, the China’s leading mobile transportation platform, and SoftBank Corp. (“SoftBank”) today announced the establishment of a partnership to provide platform services for the taxi industry.

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