What Certificates Are Required for Ride-Hailing Services?
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To operate a ride-hailing vehicle, you need to obtain the "Road Transport Permit for Online Car-Hailing" and the "Driver's License for Online Car-Hailing." Relevant details are as follows: Introduction: The new regulations for ride-hailing services, the "Interim Measures for the Administration of Online Car-Hailing Business Operations and Services," were introduced and came into effect on November 1, 2016. These regulations specify detailed requirements for both drivers and vehicles involved in ride-hailing services. To engage in ride-hailing, you must hold these two certificates: the "Road Transport Permit for Online Car-Hailing" and the "Driver's License for Online Car-Hailing." Requirements for ride-hailing drivers: Possess a motor vehicle driver's license for the corresponding vehicle type and have at least 3 years of driving experience; no records of traffic crime, dangerous driving crime, drug use, or drunk driving; and no record of accumulating 12 penalty points in the last three consecutive scoring cycles.
I've been driving for ride-hailing platforms for five or six years, and getting licensed is a must for beginners. Mainly, you need two certificates: one is the Online Car-hailing Driver's License, and the other is the Vehicle Transport Permit. For the driver's license, you have to pass an exam before you can start working. The transport permit requires the car not to be too old—for example, the vehicle age is limited to within 8 years—and both insurance and annual inspections must be up to date. Back then, I brought my ID card, driver's license, and vehicle registration to the transportation bureau and waited in line for a week to get it done. After obtaining the licenses, you need to upload them to the platform for approval before you can start taking orders. Driving without a license is too risky—if caught by the police, you could face fines or even have your car impounded, and in case of an accident, the insurance company won't cover it. I suggest new drivers not delay; getting licensed early isn’t costly but saves a lot of hassle. Oh, and some places also require a vehicle safety inspection to ensure the car is roadworthy. Overall, these licenses ensure operational safety, and passengers trust us more as legitimate drivers. It's good that the platform’s review process is strict—it keeps the competition fair.
