Chinese ride-hailing operator Didi Global has announced plans to commit in excess of $200 million to its Argentina operations this year, focusing on geographic expansion and safety technology development, the company’s country general manager said in an interview. The funding is intended to support new services in smaller cities and to advance mapping and AI-driven safety upgrades the company rolled out in August.
Argentina ranks among Didi’s top global priorities, according to the country manager. The company is expanding its Latin American footprint, where it already holds substantial positions in Brazil and Mexico, and it sees Argentina - the region’s third-largest economy - as an area with notable room for growth.
Didi plans to broaden the range of services available locally, including the Didi Moto product that offers low-cost motorcycle trips, and options described as "last-mile" transport that are designed to link with public transit. The company currently operates in more than 350 Argentine locations and says it will move into additional towns and cities as part of the roll-out.
On the supply side, Didi expects the number of drivers using its app in Argentina to climb by about 25% this year, reaching more than 500,000 drivers. Management also projects that driver counts should increase by at least 10% in 2027. For context, Didi invested $160 million in Argentina in 2025.
Competition remains a clear factor in the market. Uber is the market leader in Argentina and, according to the country’s Economy Minister, announced in March that it would deploy $500 million in the country over the following three years. Didi has reported completing about 130 million trips in Argentina in 2026; by comparison, the company estimates it has carried out 3 billion trips in Mexico over eight years.
Separately, Didi reported a return to profitability in the second quarter with a $129 million profit, reversing a $177 million loss recorded in the first quarter. As part of its local investment program, the company has already implemented safety-related enhancements to mapping systems and AI models in August.
The announced capital commitment and product expansion underline Didi’s push to accelerate growth in Argentina, while the company balances investments in new services with technology upgrades aimed at safety.