How to Register a Private Car as a DiDi Ride-Hailing Driver?

[DeNolan]

DiDi drivers must obtain the 'Online Car-Hailing Driver's License' and the 'Online Car-Hailing Transport License'. Male applicants should be aged between 21-60, while female applicants should be aged between 21-55 and must hold at least an A1 or A2 driving license category. The vehicle's registration date (age) should not exceed 8 years, with a 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, a 'Registration Successful' message will appear.

[LeonardoDella]

I registered as a DiDi driver two years ago and have been taking orders for almost two years now. The first step is to download the 'DiDi Driver' APP from the mobile app store, register an account, and fill in the required information. The key is to check whether your car meets the requirements. For new cars, most sedans within five years can pass. My old Corolla, which was six years old at the time, also passed, but some places have stricter requirements. Additionally, you need at least three years of driving experience, no criminal record, and no more than 12 penalty points in the last three scoring cycles. The car must be converted to commercial-use insurance, which is more expensive but mandatory. Preparing the materials is quite simple—upload photos of your ID card, driver's license, and vehicle registration certificate. Once the platform approves, you can start accepting orders. Remember to visit an offline service center for fingerprint authentication after registration, bringing all the original documents with you.

[DelJuliette]

As a full-time ride-hailing driver, I'd like to remind new drivers not to focus solely on the registration process—compliance is the most crucial issue. Currently, most cities require both the 'Online Ride-Hailing Driver's License' and the 'Transportation Certificate,' commonly referred to as the vehicle and driver certificates. For the driver's certificate, you need to register for the exam at the local transportation bureau, which includes both national and local test questions. The vehicle certificate depends on hard criteria like wheelbase and engine displacement—my Nissan Sylphy meets the standards, but my friend's Volkswagen Golf doesn't. Without both certificates, not only will the platform prioritize your orders lower, but getting caught by transport authorities could result in fines exceeding a month's earnings. Converting to commercial insurance costs an extra 5,000–6,000 yuan annually, but the claim amount in case of an accident can be several times higher.

[LaSara]

In terms of preparation materials, I recommend making copies in advance: photocopies of both sides of your ID card, the main and supplementary pages of your driver's license, and the main and supplementary pages of your vehicle registration certificate. Bring six recent white-background ID photos, making sure your ears and eyebrows are visible. It's best to get a personal credit report printed at the bank and bring it along. The vehicle needs to undergo an inspection, which is stricter than the annual review, especially the brakes and lights must pass. During registration, note that the vehicle photos must be taken at a 45-degree angle—no filters or retouching. It's best to drive the car you're registering to the inspection site, as the staff will need to verify the VIN on the spot. If everything goes smoothly, the entire process can take about two weeks to complete, but the review process is stricter now than before.

[ClaireAnn]

I drive for ride-hailing mainly to supplement household income. Before registering, I specifically calculated the costs: driving eight hours daily in a second-tier city, after deducting fuel expenses, platform commissions, and vehicle depreciation, the monthly income is around 6,000 yuan. Peak hours are concentrated from 7-9 AM and 5-8 PM. There are more orders at airports and train stations, but it's easy to return empty. New cars are recommended to register as Express, while cars over six years old are better suited for Premier. Currently, there's a Sunshine Reward Program where higher service ratings can earn you 20% more. After converting to commercial use, vehicles must be scrapped after eight years, but you can revert to non-commercial use after five years of operation. After registration, remember to set your order preferences in the app to avoid unfamiliar suburban areas.