DIDI
Live News • May 10
DiDi Unveils Custom Electric Ride-Hailing Vehicle and Expands Robotaxi Pilots in China and UAE Didi Chuxing has developed the D1, a custom electric vehicle for ride-hailing, in partnership with BYD, with roll-out to leasing partners in major Chinese cities.
The D1 includes integrated safety, driver assistance and energy management systems tailored specifically for ride-hailing operations.
Didi is accelerating its robotaxi efforts, with a new-generation robotaxi securing a road test license in Beijing and tests and pilots planned in the UAE.
For you as an investor, these updates point to Didi leaning further into both electric vehicles and autonomous driving as core parts of its ride-hailing business. The D1 project with BYD gives Didi a vehicle platform that is purpose-built for frequent, high-utilization urban trips, rather than relying only on third-party car models. Integration of the Didi Smart Driver system into the vehicle design also suggests a focus on tighter control over service quality, safety features and energy use.
The progress in robotaxis, including approvals in Beijing and expansion into the UAE through tests and pilots, shows Didi working to establish a presence in autonomous mobility across more than one market. Supportive policies from central and local authorities in China are described as helping standardize and commercialize robotaxi services, which could matter for regulatory clarity and cost structures over time. For now, the key things to watch are the pace of D1 deployment to leasing partners, the scale and outcomes of robotaxi pilots, and how these projects align with Didi’s capital needs and partnerships in both China and overseas markets. Announcement • Feb 10
The Rosen Law Firm P.A. Announces Proposed Settlement on Behalf of Purchasers of Didi Global Inc. American Depositary Shares The Rosen Law Firm P.A. announces that the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York has approved the following announcement of a proposed settlement that would benefit purchasers of DiDi Global Inc. American Depositary Shares. It is notified that pursuant to Rule 23 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and an Order of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, that the above-captioned litigation (the "Action") has been certified as a class action on behalf of the Class, except for certain persons and entities who are excluded from the Class as set forth in the full Notice of: (I) Pendency of Class Action and Proposed Settlement; (II) Settlement Hearing; and (III) Hearing on Motion for an Award of Attorneys' Fees and Reimbursement of Litigation Expenses (the "Notice"). It is notified that Plaintiffs in the Action have reached a proposed settlement of the Action for $740,000,000 (the "Settlement"), that, if approved, will resolve all claims in the Action. Court-appointed Lead Counsel, The Rosen Law Firm, P.A., will apply to the Court for an award of attorneys' fees for all Plaintiffs' Counsel in an amount not to exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the Settlement amount, plus accrued interest. In addition, Lead Counsel will apply for reimbursement of Litigation Expenses in an amount not to exceed $5,250,000. A hearing will be held on June 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., before the Honorable Lewis A. Kaplan at the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States Courthouse, Courtroom 21B, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007, to determine whether: (i) the proposed Settlement should be approved as fair, reasonable, and adequate; (ii) the Action should be dismissed with prejudice against Defendants, and the Releases specified and described in the Stipulation and Agreement of Settlement dated December 9, 2025 (and in the Notice) should be granted; (iii) the proposed Plan of Allocation should be approved as fair and reasonable; and (iv) Lead Counsel's application for an award of attorneys' fees and reimbursement of expenses should be approved. Announcement • Nov 14
DiDi Global Inc. (OTCPK:DIDI.Y) announces an Equity Buyback for $1,000 million worth of its shares. DiDi Global Inc. (OTCPK:DIDI.Y) announces a share repurchase program. Under the program, the company will repurchase up to $1,000 million worth of its shares. The program will continue for 24 months. 
