Didi sets up independent autonomous driving unit as it follows Google’s example, betting on driverless future


Established in 2016, the ride-hailing giant’s autonomous driving team has grown to over 200 staff, all of whom are based in China and the US. — Reuters

Didi Chuxing, China’s largest ride-hailing platform, has set up an independent autonomous driving unit, as the Beijing-based company steps up efforts to be part of China’s push for a driverless future.

Zhang Bo, Didi’s chief technology officer, will head the independent venture, while tech investor and former executive director of Shunwei Capital Meng Xing will join as chief operating officer, the company announced in a statement on Monday.

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