Please Text, Do Not Call
When Didi or taxi driver calls but you cannot understand Chinese by phone
Please Text, Do Not Call
When Didi or taxi driver calls but you cannot understand Chinese by phone
Useful for pickup point confusion in Didi or airport ride-hailing areas.
Taxi & Rides Practical Tips & FAQ
Do taxi drivers speak English in China?
Most street taxi drivers speak Chinese only. Show our full-screen bilingual address cards or type destination addresses in Chinese directly into the Didi app.
Must street taxis use meters by law?
Yes. Official street taxis in China are legally required to use taximeters. If a driver refuses to turn on the meter, show our "Please turn on the meter" card or exit the vehicle.
Related Cards in Taxi & Rides
Take Me to This Address
Show to street taxi drivers or ride-hailing pickups
Show exact destination address in Chinese characters on phone screen.
Please Turn On the Meter
When driver tries to quote flat rate without meter
Official taxis in China must use meters by law.