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Old Jul 27, 2018 | 5:56 pm
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Originally Posted by toddt
Just returned from Xi'an where I used DiDi around 10 times with my international Amex. No issues with it working. Had a few language issues but a little Google Translate helped a lot. Only 1 issue where DiDi didn't work.... I had to have a local use another app and pay him in RMB.
-Don't choose to get picked up in crowded areas, especially airports and train stations (Didi is cheaper than taxis, but the struggle is not worth the savings)
-Meituan and Ctrip are also in the market now; they are both a little more expensive than Didi, but are good options during busy times
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