Please Turn On the Meter
When driver tries to quote flat rate without meter
Taxi & Rides
Please Turn On the Meter
When driver tries to quote flat rate without meter
Please turn on the taximeter. Thank you.
师傅，请打表，谢谢。
Official taxis in China must use meters by law.
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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.
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Taxi & Rides Driver Focus Ready
Take Me to This Address
Show to street taxi drivers or ride-hailing pickups
Quick Presets:
Hello, please take me to this address. Thank you!
师傅你好，请送我到这个地址。谢谢！
Show exact destination address in Chinese characters on phone screen.
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Taxi & Rides
Please Text, Do Not Call
When Didi or taxi driver calls but you cannot understand Chinese by phone
Sorry, I do not speak Chinese well. Please send me a text message instead of calling.
抱歉，我中文不好，请不要打电话，请发文字消息给我，谢谢！
Useful for pickup point confusion in Didi or airport ride-hailing areas.
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