Ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing to apply to test driverless vehicles in Hong Kong

Didi Chuxing, the Chinese ride-hailing giant, announced plans to test autonomous vehicles in an urban area of Hong Kong this year. This announcement followed a visit by Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan to Didi's headquarters in Beijing, where details of the trial were discussed with lawmakers. Didi aims to expand the trials later to include new development areas, reflecting its commitment to enhancing self-driving technology in global markets. This move is part of the company's strategy to broaden its operations in new markets and foster innovation in transportation.