- Didi will introduce value-for-money travel experience and competitive platform service charges
- Drivers registered before going online will enjoy service fee remission within the first four weeks after going online
- Passengers who register for the international edition of Didi before going online will receive a 50% discount for the first four weeks
[Sydney, Australia, February 17,2020] DiDi, the world`s leading one-stop mobile platform, will be officially launched on Monday, March 16,2020, in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, to provide users with a safe, reliable and value-for-money travel experience.
Since entering Australia in May 2018, Didi has operated in seven cities including Melbourne, Victoria, Brisbane, Queensland, Perth, Western Australia and Newcastle, New South Wales. The DiDi-Rider App`s Express, ride-sharing and seven-seater service has attracted more than 2 million passengers.
Didi International will provide express and seven-seater services in Sydney. Didi also plans to launch the roaming feature of the Greater China passenger terminal (Didi/DiDiGreator China App) in Sydney, where visitors to Sydney will be able to call the express directly through the Chinese interface of the DiDi App.
Sydney is australia`s most populous international metropolis, with an open and well-developed social environment, fast-growing economic and highly developed tourism, and a strong demand for travel. The formal launch of Sydney is of great significance to Didi`s business development and marks the further improvement of its Australian service network.
On the price side, Didi-Rider App will charge about 10% less than its peers.
Passengers registered with Didi International before March 16 can enjoy a 50% discount on their car ride in the first four weeks after launch in Sydney, valued at up to A $1,200;
Passengers recommending Didi to others in the international edition of Didi will receive a taxi discount of $20.
Didi has been working to help drivers get flexible job opportunities and increase their income. At the same time, Didi also rewards drivers who provide quality service to passengers through the driver partner program DiDi Advance.
Drivers who have registered Didi Platform before going online can receive a service fee waiver for the first four weeks after going online:
Drivers who have registered and passed the audit before March 11 will enjoy a 5% platform service charge (equivalent to the platinum level of Didi Advance)
Approved drivers who successfully recommend more than two friends and relatives as Didi drivers will be exempted from platform service charges (equivalent to DiDi Advance`s diamond grade).
Four weeks after the launch, DiDi Advance is officially launched, which will charge drivers an average of 12% of the industry`s leading service charge.
Interested drivers can download Didi Driver End App. For offline support, visit Didi`s "Driver`s House" at North Strathfield. Didi Driver`s House Address: Hotso Building - Upper Level,7 George Street, North Strathfield.
"Sydney is a major global economic and cultural centre, and its arrival is a landmark for Didi," said Ma Lin, Didi`s general manager. We are delighted to provide industry-leading, safe, and value-for-money services to local residents and visitors and accompany them to feel the charm of the city. Since entering Australia, we have been warmly welcomed by users, and everyone`s trust is the driving force that inspires us to develop. Didi hopes to work with Sydney transport industry participants to use advanced artificial intelligence technology and the expertise of local operations to promote innovation, optimize service, and build Didi into the preferred travel platform for everyone. "
About Didi Driver Partnership Schemes
DiDi Advance is Didi`s driver partner program, which aims to reward drivers who provide quality service to passengers. DiDi Advance includes four levels of silver, gold, platinum and diamonds that drivers can achieve by fulfilling a variety of targets. The higher the level, the lower the service charge for the platform, and each level offers additional rewards.
The above-mentioned service fee waiver applies to drivers who have registered and approved Didi Platform before March 11. After that, registered drivers enjoy an industry - leading 12% service charge for the first four weeks in Sydney.
About Didi Australia
Didi (Australia) Limited (" Didi Australia ") entered Australia in 2018 and is committed to building a broad partnership relationship with drivers, passengers, government and businesses to work together to create a localized smart travel service platform. Didi Australia implements strict driver registration audit, establishes a comprehensive safety and security system, and provides customers with 7/24 hours customer service support.
