Can You Be a DiDi Driver Without Owning a Car?
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You can become a DiDi driver even if you don't own a car, as long as you meet the relevant requirements and obtain the driver's qualification certificate for ride-hailing services, allowing you to engage in services like DiDi Chuxing. Here are the detailed requirements: Conditions: According to Article 14 of the "Interim Measures for the Management of Online Ride-Hailing Business Services," drivers engaged in online ride-hailing services must meet the following conditions: possess a motor vehicle driver's license for the corresponding vehicle type and have at least 3 years of driving experience; no records of traffic crime, dangerous driving crime, drug use, drunk driving, or accumulating 12 penalty points in any of the last three consecutive scoring cycles; no record of violent crimes; and other conditions stipulated by the municipal government. Transparent Pricing: Article 20 of the "Interim Measures for the Management of Online Ride-Hailing Business Services" states that online ride-hailing platform companies must reasonably determine ride fares, implement transparent pricing, and provide passengers with corresponding taxi invoices.
I saw a friend asking if it's possible to drive for Didi without owning a car. As someone who drove for Didi for several years, I can say it's really not possible. The Didi driver platform requires the vehicle to be registered under your own name or rented through their partnered car rental services before you can register and go online. Without a car, the system simply won't pass the review. Thinking back to when I first started, I bought a used Nissan Sylphy and spent around 40,000 to 50,000 yuan on modifications to meet the standards—the car must be less than 8 years old, have a local license plate, and be in good condition. Driving for Didi can be quite profitable, bringing in an extra few thousand yuan per month, but the prerequisite is that you must have a car. Otherwise, no matter how much effort you put into signing up, it's all in vain. The platform's review process is quite strict to avoid accident risks. If you don't have the money to buy a car, I suggest first inquiring at local car rental services for a cheaper option—monthly rentals start at around 2,000 yuan—and then try applying.
