
Requirements for registering as a DiDi Hitch car owner: 1. Driving experience of at least 1 year, vehicle age within 6 years, mileage under 100,000 kilometers. Age requirements: 22-60 years old for males, 22-50 years old for females, calculated by calendar month. 2. Driving experience requirements: DiDi Premier requires over 3 years of driving experience; DiDi Express requires over 1 year of driving experience. 3. Eligible vehicle classes: C2, C1, or above, and the registered vehicle (or assigned driving vehicle) must match the driver's licensed vehicle class. About DiDi Chuxing: DiDi Chuxing is a one-stop travel platform covering multiple services including taxis, DiDi Premier, DiDi Express, DiDi Hitch, designated driving, and buses. It was renamed from "DiDi Taxi" on September 9, 2015. Starting February 1, DiDi officially removed the surge pricing feature in Shanghai. On January 17, 2018, DiDi announced the launch of its bike-sharing platform (labeled as "Bike" in the DiDi Chuxing App) in Beijing and Shenzhen, currently including Bluegogo and ofo, with Bluegogo offering deposit-free rides.

To register as a DiDi Hitch driver, there are several mandatory requirements. First is the vehicle requirement: your car must be purchased within the last 7 years, with some cities extending this to 8 years, but never exceed this limit. The vehicle must not have any modifications, especially changes to the body color or structure. You must have held a driver's license for at least 3 years, meaning new drivers who just got their license don't qualify yet. Age must be between 22 and 60 years old—too young or too old won't work. You need to provide clear photos of your ID card, vehicle registration, and driver's license, with special attention that the names on all three documents must match exactly. The vehicle must also have valid annual inspection and compulsory traffic insurance. What I most want to emphasize is that you must not have any record of drunk driving or other major traffic violations, as these will result in immediate rejection during the review. After installing the latest version of the DiDi Driver app and submitting the materials, you'll usually receive the review results within three days.

As a seasoned driver with two years of ride-sharing experience, let's talk about the registration process. For the vehicle, the primary consideration is its age—private cars under eight years old generally meet the requirements, but commercial vehicles do not. Your driver's license must have been held for a full three years; if you retook the test, remember to count from the date of your initial license issuance. Age restrictions are quite strict: individuals under 21 or over 60 are not eligible to register. Pay attention to the details when preparing your documents: the name on the vehicle registration must match your ID card. If the car is jointly owned by a married couple, a marriage certificate may be required as proof. When taking photos of the vehicle, don't be careless—ensure all four angles are clear and complete. The most common issue leading to rejection during the review process is expired insurance, so remember to renew your compulsory traffic insurance in advance. During the application process, you must use a real mobile number to receive verification codes; using a secondary SIM card might cause the facial recognition to fail. After submission, it's advisable to log into the app daily to check your progress.

Having just helped a friend complete the registration, let me highlight the key points. The vehicle must be a non-commercial private car with local license plates, showing no signs of modification or unrepaired accident damage. Drivers are required to have over three years of actual driving experience with no record of serious traffic violations. When preparing materials, note that three documents are essential: ID card, driver's license, and vehicle registration certificate, all of which must be valid. Vehicle photos must include the complete license plate and a 45-degree side view of the car. A commonly overlooked requirement is insurance—the compulsory traffic insurance policy must be valid, and some regions also require commercial insurance. The entire registration process is done via a mobile app; remember to enable GPS location services. Approval typically takes about two days. Lastly, a reminder that ride-sharing orders are restricted to within the province—cross-province registrations will not be approved.


