Didi Woya

The firm's business model is centered on integrating its L4 autonomous driving technology into shared mobility networks. It aims to create a hybrid dispatching system where both human-driven and self-driving vehicles coexist, accessible through the main DiDi ride-hailing app. Revenue is generated from these robotaxi services, with fares based on mileage and usage time. Beyond passenger vehicles, the company has expanded into logistics with Kargobot, an autonomous trucking business focused on bulk commodity transport, which now operates as an independent entity with DiDi as a major shareholder. This diversification targets the significant market for long-haul freight, where autonomous technology can address driver shortages and enhance efficiency.

DiDi Autonomous Driving's core product is a comprehensive hardware and software solution for L4 autonomous driving. This includes the development of proprietary components such as the 'Orca' computing platform and the 'Beiyao Beta' high-precision LiDAR sensor. The company partners with major automakers, including GAC Group and Volvo, to develop and mass-produce vehicles equipped with its autonomous systems. A key joint venture with GAC Aion aims to deliver a purpose-built L4 robotaxi model by the end of 2025 for deployment in cities like Beijing and Guangzhou. The company operates a robotaxi fleet in designated zones within Shanghai and Guangzhou and holds public road testing licenses in China and California. To support its large-scale operations, DiDi has established an automated operation and maintenance center, named Huiju Port, which automates over 90% of vehicle servicing processes.