Didi Chuxing, operator of China’s largest ride hailing platform, announced on January 22 that it will begin operating more than 700 electric and hybrid vehicles in Mexico. The move will make Didi the first online ride-hailing platform in Latin America to operate a new energy fleet online.
Didi entered Mexico in April 2018 and currently provides online car rental, taxi calling and takeaway services in 32 major cities, covering more than half of the country's population. In 2019, the number of travel orders on its platform increased by about 3.5 times compared to the previous year.
Didi Takeaway has rapidly expanded into new markets since entering Mexico in early 2019. 30% of users and 40% of restaurants on the platform have never used online ordering services before.
Didi Chuxing announced its 2020 Smart City Partner Program on Mexico's first media open day and stated that it will continue to increase technology investment in Latin America and further promote sustainable transportation plans.
As part of the plan, Didi will begin operating the first batch of more than 700 electric and hybrid vehicles including BYD, Renault and other major international auto manufacturers in Mexico, of which 200 electric vehicles are exclusive service vehicles of Didi platform.
Soon, users can see new energy vehicles by calling a car through the Didi International software in Mexico.
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