Does Didi Car Have a Scrap Life Limit?
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Didi car has a scrap life limit. As long as Didi car owners convert their private cars into ride-hailing vehicles, i.e., commercial vehicles, the scrap life limit is 8 years. The introduction to vehicle scrap standards and scrap life limits is as follows: Vehicle scrap standards: Reaching the service life of various types of motor vehicles, failing to meet the relevant requirements of the national standards for motor vehicle safety technology for in-use vehicles after repair and adjustment, failing to meet the national standards for in-use vehicles regarding atmospheric pollutant emissions or noise after repair and adjustment or the adoption of control technologies, and failing to obtain the motor vehicle inspection qualification mark after the expiration of the inspection validity period. Vehicle scrap life limits: The vehicle scrap regulations have abolished the stipulation on the driving age limit for non-commercial cars, while setting the private car scrap mileage limit at 600,000 kilometers. Vehicles are exempt from inspection for the first 6 years, inspected once a year from 6 to 15 years, and inspected twice a year after 15 years. Only after passing the annual inspection can the vehicle continue to be driven on the road. Taxis and ride-hailing vehicles are subject to mandatory scrapping after 8 years.
I've been driving for Didi for three years, mainly operating in Shenzhen. I know there's no nationwide unified retirement age for Didi vehicles—it depends on the policies of different cities. For example, first-tier cities like Beijing require vehicles to exit the platform eight years after registration, while standards in second-tier cities are more flexible. Here, I have to regularly check the Didi App for updated rules. Vehicle maintenance is crucial—failing the annual inspection would be troublesome as the platform reviews compliance. I advise newcomers not to use old cars, maintain them well, avoid excessively high mileage, and prioritize safe driving. Didi considers passenger safety in this regard, but rules vary greatly by location, so it's essential to check local regulations.
