99 company announced on September 15 that it plans to double its investment in the Brazilian food delivery platform 99Food, with a total investment amount reaching 2 billion Brazilian reais by June 2026. This news came after a meeting between executives of Didi (99's parent company) and Brazilian President Lula in Brasília.

The new investment plan aims to expand 99Food's services to 20 cities in Brazil. Currently, 99 company's food delivery service is only available in Goiânia and São Paulo.

In April of this year, 99 company had already announced a 1 billion Brazilian reais investment in the return of 99Food to the Brazilian market. According to Wang Simeng, General Manager of 99 Brazil, part of the new investment will be used to improve the working conditions of food delivery drivers.

Wang Simeng stated, "With this 2 billion reais investment, we recognize the need to provide our delivery partners with a more dignified life by offering them rest, water, and restroom facilities at rest stops. We will allocate 50 million reais to establish these stops throughout Brazil."

"This increased investment reinforces Brazil's core position in Didi's global strategy. Few markets offer the scale, innovation, and opportunities that Brazil does. We believe that 99Food has the potential to be a platform that can revolutionize the food delivery experience. Increasing investment is not just for growth, but to build a more fair and inclusive ecosystem for millions of Brazilians."

Additionally, Didi also announced a plan worth a total of 6 billion Brazilian reais to provide benefits for delivery drivers in Brazil, including financing credits for purchasing or leasing electric motorcycles.