Core Viewpoint - Recent rumors on social media falsely claim that Didi Chuxing has introduced a policy allowing vehicles over 8 years old to continue operating for an additional 3 years, which the company has officially denied [1][3]. Group 1: Rumors and Misinformation - Various versions of the rumors have circulated on social media, including claims of relaxed standards for older vehicles and impersonation of Didi staff suggesting compliance updates [1]. - The misinformation includes AI-generated videos and edited content that contain errors and contradictory information [1]. Group 2: Official Response from Didi - On March 13, Didi Chuxing issued a statement through its official account "辟谣快车," clarifying that it adheres strictly to national and local regulations regarding vehicle eligibility and has not introduced any policy for extending the operation of vehicles over 8 years old [3]. - Didi warned that such rumors may be linked to fraudulent activities and advised drivers to protect their personal assets and seek police assistance if necessary [3]. Group 3: Regulatory Framework - According to the Ministry of Transport's regulations, vehicles must be retired once they reach 600,000 kilometers or 8 years of service [5]. - Didi's platform rules specify that vehicles older than 8 years or with mileage exceeding 600,000 kilometers do not meet the entry standards and cannot be registered on the platform [5]. - The system automatically identifies vehicle age, preventing registration of vehicles over 8 years old, and there are no policies for "extension" or "special channels" for older vehicles [5].