Today we are going to see how to schedule a trip on DiDi quickly and easily. The application that is gradually expanding throughout Latin America and the world. It comes with great force and making sure that its costs are extremely economical. Especially when compared to other alternatives like Uber. But if you want to know why DiDi is so cheap, we explain it in detail on our blog.
What is DiDi and how does it work?
But the first thing we need to know is what Didi is and how it works specifically. At this point, it is very possible that you already have some experience using these applications. In case you are familiar with Uber, then Didi is not going to be complicated at all since its operation is quite similar.
In order to enter a collection point, you need to have your GPS activated and the application can use it. We always recommend that you check if the location is really where you are to avoid inconveniences. You can also optimize the results of the application if you link google maps and waze.
After this you will have to choose the destination and the type of trip. You will be able to see the estimated cost of the trip. But you should keep in mind that said price is dynamic. This means that in the event that the driver has to deviate for any reason or suffer traffic delays, this rate may be affected.
A great advantage that Didi has is that you can activate the navigator mode to verify that the driver stays on the route that the application itself is suggesting to the driver in question. This is something extremely positive to avoid any kind of deception or scam. But if you happen to have a problem with a driver, you have the means to file a claim.
How to schedule a ride on DiDi and book a car
After installing the application on your mobile device and completing all the information requested, which is extremely important. What we really need is coming: to reserve a car to move us to our destination.
For this we simply have to choose the category of the car and click on “Reserve” from the same application. You can schedule a time so that the driver picks you up exactly at the agreed time. You can also share the address in real time if you need to with a friend or family member.
In case the journey is too long. It is very possible that the driver will give you a call to confirm the trip. You can also send a car to a friend and take care of the expenses from the same application. So let’s go step by step to make it as clear as possible:
- The first thing you are going to do is confirm the location that Didi detects thanks to the GPS.
- After this you will have to specify where you want to go.
- Now you are going to choose what kind of car you want to use. Depending on the class of car you will have to specify how many passengers there will be.
- What you need to do now is wait for a car to be assigned to you. The waiting time can vary depending on various factors, so please be patient.
- If the trip is too long, the driver will call you to confirm it. Although usually the driver will send you a private message through the application.
- You should keep in mind that you have approximately two minutes to cancel the trip in case you change your mind or some kind of problem arises.
- Once you finish the trip you must make sure that the driver ends the trip in the application so that it does not affect additional costs.
Something that is extremely important is that once the trip is over, you rate the driver so that if everything goes as it should, he can continue to grow on the platform. In case you have a problem, clarify it so that other possible passengers do not have to live a bad experience.
