How to Apply for a Ride-hailing Transport Permit for Private Cars?
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Didi drivers should obtain the 'Online Car-hailing Driver's License' and the 'Online Car-hailing Transport Permit'. Male applicants should be aged between 21-60, while female applicants should be aged between 21-55, with at least A1, A2, A3, or B1 driving license categories. The vehicle registration date (vehicle age) should be less than 8 years, with mileage below 600,000 kilometers, and a seating capacity of 5-7 people. Enter your mobile number to receive a verification code. After inputting the code, fill in the city license plate number, car brand, ID card, etc. Finally, the 'Registration Successful' interface will appear.
I just converted my Lavida into a ride-hailing vehicle last year, and this process must be done step by step. First, check the local vehicle requirements on the transportation department's website—for example, in Shenzhen, the car must be within 3 years old and equipped with a GPS device. When preparing materials, pay special attention to the original vehicle registration certificate, compulsory traffic insurance, and commercial insurance policies. The most critical step is visiting the vehicle management office to change the vehicle's usage type from private to pre-booked passenger transport. Only after completing this step can you proceed to apply for the transport permit. I recommend booking an appointment at the inspection site in advance to avoid long queues. Finally, take the inspection report to the transport authority to collect the permit. The entire process usually requires about three trips—remember to bring photocopies of all documents each time.
