Can a Taxi Driver's Qualification Certificate be Used for Didi?
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With a taxi driver's qualification certificate and meeting other relevant requirements such as driving experience, one is eligible to drive for Didi. Below is relevant information about the taxi driver's qualification certificate: 1. Definition: A taxi driver's qualification certificate is a mandatory credential that drivers must obtain before engaging in taxi operations. Without this certificate, taxi drivers are considered unlicensed. 2. Required Materials: (1) Personal qualification certificate (original and one copy). (2) Notification of public security permit issuance (issued by the Municipal Public Transport Bureau Taxi Management Office). (3) One photo of the driver, with the vehicle number and name written on the back. (4) Registration form for the work permit, stamped with the company's official seal.
I've been driving a taxi for seven or eight years, and many colleagues ask if a street-hail license can be used for Didi. The clear answer is no—a street-hail license only covers picking up passengers on the roadside. Operating Didi falls under ride-hailing services, which require a separate 'Online Car-Hailing Driver’s License.' Last year, a fellow villager of mine got their Didi account suspended for using a street-hail license—the platform now uses facial recognition to verify license types. However, I’ve heard that cities like Hangzhou and Guangzhou are piloting 'mutual recognition of both licenses,' so it’s best to check local regulations. If you really want to do ride-hailing, I recommend applying for the additional exam during your street-hail license renewal—having both licenses is the safest bet.
