Didi English Now Allows You to Edit Destination Mid-Ride

Recently Didi has added a brand new feature to their English platform – drop-off edit!

Until sometime last week only the Chinese version of Didi allowed users to change their destination mid-route. This function is especially handy if you want to share a ride with friends and drop people off along the way, but until now the Mandarin-challenged among us would have to either abandon the ride altogether and call another car, somehow explain to the driver that we’d changed our mind about where we wanted to go, or convince them to make a detour to drop off some friends. Not the easiest feat. Heck, it’s not an easy feat even if you do speak Chinese as it usually requires long explanations with the driver who doesn’t understand that the option isn’t available on the English version of Didi.

Change your own destination 

If you hopped in the car and realized you need to go somewhere else instead, simply select Edit Dropoff from the bottom menu during your journey and follow the steps to change the location. The driver will be automatically informed, adjust his route using the in-app GPS, and you’ll continue on your merry way.

Drop off friends

Making multiple stops is a little bit trickier, as you will need to tell the driver not to end the ride when he makes the first stop. When your friend gets out of the car, you can then edit the destination to your next stop. Do this as many times as you need. Here are a couple of handy phrases to help you navigate this step.

Please don’t end my ride yet: 请先别结账 Qǐng xiān bié jiézhàng
I need to go to another place: 我还要去下一个地方 Wǒ hái yào qù xià yīgè dìfāng
My friend needs to get off here: 我朋友在这儿下 Wǒ péngyǒu zài zhè’er xià 

Although we welcome the upgrade, the English version of Didi still does lag behind the Chinese version when it comes to travel options. One extremely handy feature is the Children Ride Service, in which parents can call for a car already equipped with a baby car seat that’s suitable for a 9+ months old baby. Click the link below to see our how-to guide if you are ready to level up to the Chinese version.

KEEP READING: Didi’s Hidden Gem: How to Use Children Ride Service 

Photos: South China Morning Post, Mina Yan