Can I Use Someone Else's Car to Be a DiDi Driver?

[OHope]

You can use someone else's car to be a DiDi driver. Below are the application requirements for DiDi ride-hailing: License Plate Requirements: The driver must own a car with a local license plate. Additionally, the car must have a base price of over 70,000 RMB and be less than 8 years old. Driving Experience Requirements: The driver must hold a C1 or higher driver's license with at least 3 years of driving experience and be between 22 and 60 years old. When joining, the driver must operate a vehicle that matches the permitted driving type on their license. Personal Requirements: The driver must possess a valid ID card, vehicle registration certificate, and driver's license. They must have a clean record, no criminal history, be in good health, and demonstrate strong responsibility and commitment to their duties.

[OLondyn]

When I first started working as a ride-hailing driver, I always wondered if I could use a friend's car to drive for Didi. After checking the platform rules, I found out it's not allowed directly—the vehicle must be registered under the driver's name. I tried using my classmate's old car, but when I uploaded the vehicle registration during the sign-up process, Didi's system required an authorization letter, and it had to be notarized. After going through the hassle of preparing the documents, my application was still rejected because the insurance wasn't switched to commercial coverage. My friend's car insurance was for personal use only, meaning it wouldn't cover accidents while driving for hire, and the platform is very strict about this. After all that effort for nothing, I realized the risks of borrowing a car: if there's a scrape or collision on the road, liability would be unclear, and the car owner would be held responsible. Later, I simply saved up and bought my own car, and driving for Didi became much smoother. I advise newcomers not to take detours—save up early to buy or rent a car for safety and reliability.

[DelEmily]

I've been driving for Didi for five years and seen too many rookies trying to start with someone else's car. Honestly, this approach has an 80% failure rate due to the platform's strict verification system - the vehicle must match the driver's registered information. For example, my neighbor's kid tried registering with his dad's car but got stuck at document upload, requiring written owner authorization and commercial insurance proof. Otherwise, in case of accidents, insurers may deny claims, leaving drivers with huge risks. Even driving my own car, I pay close attention to maintenance and insurance - never underestimate these details. If you truly don't own a vehicle, partnering with Didi's rental companies is more reliable as they handle all formalities. Remember, borrowing cars saves little but brings endless potential troubles - it's better to properly solve the vehicle issue.

[SophieMarie]

Someone asked if they could borrow my car to drive for Didi, and I firmly said no. As the car owner, I'm concerned about liability issues. Driving for Didi counts as commercial use, which means the car insurance needs to be upgraded. A friend tried registering with his sister's car two years ago, but the application failed before he could complete a single ride. Not only was uploading the authorization documents time-consuming, but it was also rejected due to insurance discrepancies. What I fear most is that if an accident occurs, like a rear-end collision, I, as the car owner, would be held responsible, and dealing with legal consequences would be a hassle. The platform requires the vehicle to be registered under the driver's name for verification, so simply borrowing a car doesn’t work. My advice for anyone serious about this line of work is to use their own car or go through proper rental channels instead of causing trouble for friends and family.