OK, give me the Chinese title.
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You're right, I need to make a correction. Regarding those three drivers with poor attitudes, I couldn't really tell if they were 'laoxiang' (from the same hometown/region as me). It's more accurate to say they were Didi drivers I encountered in Shanghai. Thanks for the reminder, I just became aware of this distinction.
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Just a heads-up: very few premium car service drivers, or even taxi drivers, in Shanghai are actually local Shanghainese. Many have only been in the city for about 1-2 years. I've chatted with a few, and they all seem to be here to make a quick buck.
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Ever since the old-school local Shanghainese 'uncle' drivers retired, the taxi and Didi services in Shanghai have become a complete mess.
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Ah, those 'Yeshu' (older Shanghainese gentlemen) drivers! They must have a certain flair, right? I haven't encountered one yet, but I'd love to have the chance.
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Really? I've used Didi so many times. It's always: first, they confirm the last few digits of my phone number, and second, they say 'I'm here.' I've never been refused a ride or gotten into an argument. However, when I travel, I have been refused a few times. No offense to any particular place, but I remember this happening in Chongqing – perhaps the trip was too short, and the driver wasn't happy with such a low fare. When I returned to Shanghai, I even remarked how much better ride-hailing is here, as they never refuse a ride, no matter the distance.
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On my very first day here, the first car I tried to hail refused the ride. I watched it drive right past us, and then I had to wait another 10 minutes for a car...
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It's because most Didi drivers in Shanghai are non-locals doing gig work. They're under immense pressure to cover car rental fees, so their attitude is bound to be poor. If you happen to get a local Shanghainese driver, you'll see the difference. They usually own their cars, are just looking to make a decent day's wage, and are often happy to chat.
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The work pressure must be immense then.
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Didi in Shanghai is absolutely terrible. (I take short trips daily and endure so much frustration.)
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I always give them a piece of my mind directly and file a complaint. There's no way I'm putting up with their nonsense.
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Folks from the same region shouldn't give each other a hard time.
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I'm a tourist from out of town, and I posted on Xiaohongshu (a social media app) out of anger because of the rude treatment I received. However, um, it's not really about regionalism. I just genuinely think that my experiences over the past few days should be enough for Didi to seriously reflect on their service quality and oversight issues.
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As a Shanghai local, I don't even dare to use the 'Tehui' (budget/express) Didi option. There's a high chance something unpleasant will happen. The premium Didi services ('Zhuanche') are much better. If it's expensive during peak hours, I just take the subway.
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How do you hail a 'Zhuanche' (premium Didi service)?
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You don't get Shanghai. When you get in the car, don't talk to them and sit in the back. Don't worry if they take a longer route unless you're in a real hurry. If they ask for directions, just tell them to follow the GPS. If the fare is higher than expected when you arrive, complain directly.
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He really said that first. After learning our lesson the hard way the first time, we don't dare say much when we get in the car anymore. We feel so timid and subservient in the car.
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I've been in Shanghai for 3 days and already had arguments with drivers twice. Their attitude is terrible.
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That's terrifying! What you're all saying makes me want to head home right now.
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Most Didi drivers nowadays are non-locals, and their attitude isn't just bad, it's atrocious. They'll outright refuse short-distance fares. I'm a Shanghainese local, and I can't understand what kind of people Didi is hiring in Shanghai these days. Does Shanghai owe them something? If they don't like it here, they don't have to come!
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Couldn't agree more.