Didi Chuxing is conducting trials with self-driving vehicles in China and the US, where the ride-hailing giant has open-road testing permits. Photo: Handout
Didi Chuxing is conducting trials with self-driving vehicles in China and the US, where the ride-hailing giant has open-road testing permits. Photo: Handout

Didi Chuxing raises US$500 million for self-driving unit in funding round led by SoftBank

  • The investment will bankroll further research and development, testing and collaboration on autonomous driving services in China and overseas
  • It marks the single largest investment in China’s autonomous driving sector

Didi Chuxing is conducting trials with self-driving vehicles in China and the US, where the ride-hailing giant has open-road testing permits. Photo: Handout
Didi Chuxing is conducting trials with self-driving vehicles in China and the US, where the ride-hailing giant has open-road testing permits. Photo: Handout
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