JD denies entering the online car-hailing field: currently testing a new project, set to launch on April 13th.

On April 11th, it was reported that JD.com is collaborating with Deep Blue Auto to test a new project called "Open Departure," which is suspected to be launching online car-hailing services. In response to this, JD Auto told Jiemian News that they are not involved in car-hailing services, and that the new project will go live on April 13th. According to previous leaks, searching for "Open Departure" on the JD app will lead to an exclusive entrance, designed similarly to mainstream ride-hailing apps, with a test area located in Jinan. Informed sources speculate that JD.com may be abandoning the traditional platform aggregation model, not connecting to third-party car-hailing services, but instead partnering closely with car manufacturers to operate a new "e-commerce + automotive" travel model.