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How to Use Ride-Hailing Apps in China
DiDi
DiDi is China’s largest ride-hailing platform with 80%+ market share. DiDi International supports English interface, overseas phone number registration, and Visa/Mastercard payment — the top choice for foreign visitors. Download “DiDi - Ride Hailing App” (not the Chinese version 滴滴出行).
How to Book a Ride
- Open app, allow location access
- Enter destination (English search supported)
- Select vehicle type (Express/Premier/Luxury)
- Confirm price, tap to book
- Wait for driver to accept, check license plate and driver info
- Verify plate on boarding; payment auto-deducted on arrival
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