Originally Posted by
moondog
I'm almost certain calls are routed (anonymously) via a central switchboard. In any event, I know many people who have used Didi with non-China phone numbers and the drivers haven't seemed shy about calling.
Isn't this the point: some drivers won't take the fare if they can't contact you by phone, and they're not going to call an overseas number.
Yea, this was my concern - I mean, I'm assuming *most* taxi and Didi drivers will know how to dial international numbers otherwise? And if not, my wife being able to speak the language *should* help in that regard I would hope