Practical guide
DiDi: switch to English, then match the car before you get in
Set the language before requesting a ride and use the app’s driver details for the pickup handoff.
Shanghai’s municipal guide says riders can use the DiDi app or the ride-hailing platform in WeChat, and publishes an in-app route to set DiDi to English. It says the accepted order displays the driver’s location, vehicle type and licence plate, and instructs riders to confirm that the plate matches the platform before entering. Car type, fare, pickup conditions, in-app language access and driver availability are live details—confirm them in the current service.
A clear next step
- Before requesting a ride, use the current DiDi settings flow to select English if that option appears for your account.
- Enter the exact pickup and destination, then review the live car type, fare and pickup details in the accepted order.
- At pickup, match the vehicle licence plate shown in the platform before entering and use the app’s current contact or message options if the handoff is unclear.
Sources & verification
Last verified
- How to use DiDi Chuxing | Shanghai Municipal Government DiDi app and WeChat ride-hailing access routes · published DiDi in-app English-language setting route · accepted-order vehicle details and licence-plate matching instruction
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