Can an 8-year-old car be used for Didi?
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An 8-year-old car cannot be used for Didi. Here are the relevant details: Regulations: According to the "Interim Measures for the Administration of Online Car-hailing Services," most taxis and commercial vehicles in China are subject to an 8-year scrappage standard. Scrappage standards for online car-hailing vehicles: The regulations also clarify the scrappage standards for online car-hailing vehicles, establishing a mileage-based scrappage rule. Vehicles must be forcibly scrapped once they reach 600,000 kilometers. If the mileage has not reached 600,000 kilometers but the vehicle has been in use for 8 years, it must be retired from online car-hailing operations. Requirements for online car-hailing vehicles: The vehicle must be a passenger car with 7 seats or fewer; it must be equipped with a satellite positioning device with driving recording functionality and an emergency alarm device; the vehicle's technical performance must meet the safety standards for commercial operation.
I know quite a few people who drive for Didi. Whether an 8-year-old car can still operate depends on the specific situation. Didi's requirements for vehicle age vary by location—generally, in cities, the car cannot be older than 8 years after registration, though some places extend it to 10 years or have stricter rules. You should check your local Didi policies, look up the vehicle requirements in the app, or call customer service to confirm. Even if the car just meets the age limit, you still need to ensure it passes the annual inspection and the platform's safety checks, like functioning brakes and lights. I've seen people apply with older cars only to fail because of a minor issue, wasting their effort. I recommend doing a full inspection first before trying, or you might just waste time. Also, Didi has basic requirements for vehicle appearance and interior—cars that are too old might affect passenger ratings. In short, don’t rush into it; confirm the rules first to avoid unnecessary hassle.
