# Autonomous Taxi Launches The Didi Chuxing Company Will Launch Self-Driving Taxis in China By Daniel Johnson | Published 2019-09-06 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfdriving-taxis References: [mashable](https://mashable.com/article/didi-chuxing-self-driving-taxis/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [didiglobal](https://www.didiglobal.com) The Chinese ride-hailing company [Didi Chuxing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trekker-concept-vehicle) will soon launch self-driving taxis. This will make the organization the first-ever large scale autonomous ride-hailing company in China. The vehicles will feature Level 4 autonomous technology and will be released in the Jiading district, located in Shangai. A specific launch date has not currently been announced. The [Shanghai government](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-cloak) approved the self-driving taxis to begin testing. However, the cars will have a human driver present in order to address safety concerns. The fleet of cars will consist of 30 different models that all feature Level 4 autonomous driving capabilities. Self-driving taxi services are the future of ride-hailing, and the [Didi Chuxingn](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robot-taxi-car-cocept) company has begun to blaze a trail for other companies in Chiana and internationally to follow. Image Credit: Didi Chuxing ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Self-driving Taxis:** The launch of autonomous taxis by Didi Chuxing paves the way for the future of ride-hailing services. - **Level 4 Autonomous Technology:** The use of Level 4 autonomous technology in Didi Chuxing's taxis opens up disruptive innovation opportunities for the transportation industry. - **Large Scale Autonomous Ride-hailing:** Didi Chuxing's introduction of large scale autonomous ride-hailing services sets a new standard in the industry and creates opportunities for others to follow suit. ### Where This Applies - **Ride-hailing:** The autonomous taxi launch by Didi Chuxing disrupts the traditional ride-hailing industry and encourages other players to embrace self-driving technology. - **Transportation:** The use of Level 4 autonomous technology in Didi Chuxing's taxis presents disruptive innovation opportunities within the transportation industry. - **Automotive:** The introduction of large scale autonomous ride-hailing services by Didi Chuxing creates a demand for innovation in the automotive industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Robot Taxi Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robot-taxi-car-cocept.md) - [Capaciously Compact Robotaxis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-taxis.md) - [Autonomous Robotaxi Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-and-weride.md) - [Functioning Robotaxi Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotaxi-services.md) - [Bookable Autonomous Shuttles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-and-may-mobility.md) - [Self-Driving Cab App Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cruise-service.md) - [All-Electric Taxi Van Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotaxis.md) - [Autonomous Robot Taxis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-1.md) - [UAE-Based Smart Taxis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-taxis.md)