How does delivery on DiDi work?

It works just like your usual DiDi ride. Enter your parcel pickup and drop-off address for an instant estimate of the delivery fare, tap confirm, get your parcel picked up for delivery and pay in the app once it's been delivered.



DiDi Delivery operates as a multi-modal logistics platform that connects independent couriers with local merchants and customers. Similar to other major apps, the process begins when a store or restaurant posts an order; nearby couriers receive a "ping" on their DiDi Driver app with the estimated earnings and route. In 2026, DiDi has integrated Smart Navigation that plans the most efficient multi-stop routes and combines orders to maximize courier income. Customers can choose between "DiDi Food" for restaurant meals or "DiDi Entrega" for sending small parcels and documents across the city. The app features a 1-click feedback system for handling delivery problems and offers "Fast Cash Out" options for couriers to access their earnings daily. Depending on the country (such as Mexico, Egypt, or Australia), couriers may deliver via car, motorcycle, or bicycle, with real-time GPS tracking available to the customer throughout the journey.

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Ride now with DiDi To request a trip, you'll just need to launch the app and tap “Where to?”, enter your destination and tap CONFIRM. You'll then have the option to confirm the trip request or change your pickup location on the map. If you change the pickup address, you'll be asked to confirm your pickup again.

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Great drivers. And cheaper than Uber.

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The business model of DiDi. Source. Both Uber and DiDi operate in the same, two-sided market in which drivers are being connected with customers. Uber has positioned itself as a luxury brand with a variety of high-end vehicles and services, while DiDi has chosen to focus on low-cost services that substitute for taxis.

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While you can bring luggage with you on a DiDi Share trip, it is strongly recommended that you order a DiDi Express or DiDi Max service if your luggage may inconvenience other riders. If your luggage cannot fit in the car, your driver may need to cancel your trip.

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Cooke suggests all ride hailing apps tend to be cheaper than taxis, although large surges can change that. “Without surge, [ride sharing] is 30-40% cheaper than a taxi.”

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Uber and DiDi, two of the leading ride-hailing services in the world, entered the Chinese market in 2014 and competed fiercely for market share. Despite investing more than USD 1 billion a year, Uber was unable to overcome DiDi's aggressive investment and marketing strategies and consequently merged with DiDi in 2016.

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Didi Global, the delisted Chinese ride-hailing business that became a symbol of China's regulatory crackdown on homegrown tech companies, said it may buy back up to $1 billion in shares in the next couple of years. The Beijing-based company didn't specify the reason for the buyback.

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