What are the requirements to drive for Didi in Beijing?

[MacCharlotte]

In Beijing, the requirements to drive for Didi are as follows: Household registration: Local household registration. Driver's license: Obtain a motor vehicle driver's license issued by the local authority for the corresponding vehicle type and have at least 3 years of driving experience. Physical health: Not reaching the statutory retirement age and in good health. No bad records: No records of traffic crime, dangerous driving crime, violent crime, drug use, drunk driving, and no record of accumulating 12 penalty points within the last 3 consecutive scoring cycles. Pass the exam: Pass the examination conducted by the designated examination institution. Experience: Have experience in providing cruise taxi services and not be listed in the serious illegal information database for taxi services.

[LeMason]

I've been driving for DiDi for several years, and the requirements in Beijing are particularly strict. The car must have a Beijing license plate, be a five-seater sedan with a wheelbase of at least 2650mm. For gasoline cars, the displacement must be 1.8L or 1.4T or above, and new energy vehicles must also meet this wheelbase requirement. The car cannot be too old and must comply with Beijing's environmental standards. Drivers must have a Beijing household registration or residence permit, with men aged between 22 and 60, women between 22 and 55, and at least three years of driving experience. Safety requirements are even stricter: no records of drunk driving, drug use, or serious traffic offenses, and no accumulation of 12 penalty points in the past three years. Two certificates are also required: one is the 'Online Car-hailing Driver’s License,' obtained by passing an exam, and the other is the 'Online Car-hailing Vehicle Transport Certificate,' which requires vehicle inspection at the DMV. I've seen some people use out-of-town plates to avoid the hassle, but getting caught once can result in fines over ten thousand yuan—it’s really not worth being non-compliant.

[StNolan]

Newcomers joining Didi should carefully review the requirements. First, the vehicle must have a Beijing license plate and be a sedan with a wheelbase exceeding 2650mm. For gasoline cars, the engine displacement must be 1.8L or above (or 1.4T turbocharged), while electric vehicles must meet the same wheelbase requirement. The vehicle must show no signs of modification, be manufactured before the scrappage standard cutoff year, and pass emission tests. Driver qualifications include possessing a Beijing household registration or residence permit, being aged 22-60 for males or 22-55 for females, and having at least three years of actual driving experience. Background checks are crucial, requiring clean records (no drunk/drug driving) and no license revocations within three years. Two certificates are mandatory: a professional exam for the driver's certificate and a vehicle inspection report for the transport certificate. Platform inspections even examine paint scratches, so a pre-registration vehicle self-check is recommended.

[DiJasper]

The most troublesome part of driving for Didi in Beijing is the documentation. The vehicle must have a Beijing license plate, be a five-seater sedan with a wheelbase of at least 2650mm. For fuel vehicles, the displacement requirement is high—1.8L or 1.4T and above, while for electric vehicles, only the wheelbase is considered. The vehicle must be in good condition and not meet the scrapping standard. The driver must hold a Beijing residence permit or household registration, be aged between 22 and 60 for men or 22 and 55 for women, and have at least three years of driving experience. The safety record must be clean, with no history of drunk driving or drug offenses, and no accumulation of 12 penalty points in the last three years. The most critical part is obtaining two certificates: the driver's certificate and the vehicle transport certificate. The former requires passing an exam, while the latter involves a vehicle inspection. Many people get rejected because they overlook the inspection step, so remember to visit the inspection station in advance.

[DeClayton]

Let's talk about the basic requirements for running DiDi in Beijing. For vehicles, they must have local license plates and be sedan-type passenger cars with a wheelbase of at least 2650mm. There are high displacement requirements for gasoline vehicles, needing to be 1.8L or 1.4T and above, while new energy vehicles must meet the same wheelbase standard. The vehicle age must not exceed the limit, and it must pass regular annual inspections. Drivers need to have Beijing household registration or a residence permit, with men aged between 22 and 60, and women between 22 and 55, holding a driver's license for at least three years. There's strict screening for criminal records; offenses like drunk driving, drug use, or dangerous driving are disqualifying, and no more than 12 penalty points in the last three scoring cycles. You must hold dual certificates to accept orders—the driver's certificate requires both online and offline exams, and the vehicle certificate requires an inspection. I've seen several cases where orders were suspended due to expired residence permits, so it's important to regularly check the validity of your documents.

[OEden]

My friend's experience driving for DiDi in Beijing is quite informative. The car must have a Beijing license plate and be a standard sedan with a wheelbase of at least 2650mm. For fuel vehicles, the engine displacement should start from 1.8L or 1.4T, while electric vehicles only need to meet the wheelbase requirement. The car must be well-maintained and comply with environmental standards. Drivers need to have a Beijing household registration or residence permit, with an age limit of 60 for men and 55 for women, and at least three full years of driving experience. Authorities will check for serious traffic violations like drunk or drug-impaired driving, and require a clean record of no 12-point deduction for three consecutive years. Two certificates are mandatory: the driver's certificate test covers regulations and geography, while the transport certificate requires vehicle inspection and photos. The platform also conducts regular eligibility reviews, so renew documents before expiration to avoid automatic service suspension.