{"id":72202,"date":"2026-08-31T16:25:20","date_gmt":"2026-08-31T12:25:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/?p=72202"},"modified":"2026-08-31T16:25:20","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T12:25:20","slug":"didi-autonomous-driving-begins-fully-driverless-service-trials-with-next-generation-robotaxi-r2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/didi-autonomous-driving-begins-fully-driverless-service-trials-with-next-generation-robotaxi-r2\/","title":{"rendered":"DiDi Autonomous Driving Begins Fully Driverless Service Trials With Next-Generation Robotaxi R2"},"content":{"rendered":"<p id=\"v1m_-5574779157522137319temp_ReleaseStart\">DiDi Autonomous Driving began fully driverless service trials with its next-generation Robotaxi R2. Jointly developed by DiDi Autonomous Driving and GAC Aion, the new vehicle features upgrades in autonomous driving performance and cabin experience. It is now available for bookings via the DiDi App in selected demonstration areas in Beijing and Guangzhou.<\/p>\n<div id=\"v1m_-5574779157522137319DivAssetPlaceHolder2662\">\n<p>The new vehicle R2 is purpose-built for\u00a0Robotaxi services and designed for global deployment. Powered by DiDi Autonomous Driving&#8217;s Level 4 full-stack software and hardware, it is equipped with 33 sensors and a triple-domain fusion central computing platform to enhance perception accuracy and its ability to handle complex driving scenarios. It also meets five-star safety standards under C-NCAP and Euro NCAP and incorporates a multi-layer redundancy system.<\/p>\n<p>The new vehicle maximizes rear passenger space and features high-angle adjustable seats. Equipped with a 17.3-inch ceiling-mounted screen with entertainment features, it has an AI voice interaction system that allows riders to complete PIN verification and start the trip, adjust the air conditioning, open the windows and control the ambient lighting through voice commands.<\/p>\n<p>Before arriving at the pickup point, the vehicle will open its windows to ventilate the cabin. Additional features will be rolled out gradually, including an exterior interaction screen, options to preset cabin temperature and ambient lighting color, as well as vehicle-locating features using the horn and voice prompts.<\/p>\n<p>Safety and reliability underpin every upgrade to the rider experience. R2 has undergone rigorous testing and validation. Since its delivery in January, the vehicle has been deployed for public-road testing in\u00a0Guangzhou, Beijing, Shenzhen and other cities, demonstrating safe and stable operations.<\/p>\n<p>As R2 enters fully driverless service trials, DiDi Autonomous Driving will continue advancing its Robotaxi technology and optimizing its services around riders&#8217; needs. The company remains committed to responsible technological innovation, bringing safe, intelligent and convenient autonomous mobility experience to more users.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DiDi Autonomous Driving began fully driverless service trials with its next-generation Robotaxi R2. Jointly developed by DiDi Autonomous Driving and GAC Aion, the new vehicle features upgrades in autonomous driving performance and cabin experience. It is now available for bookings via the DiDi App in selected demonstration areas in Beijing and Guangzhou. 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