Do not book the car while you are still wandering inside arrivals. First get yourself to the official ride-hailing area, then drop the pin on the correct bay or curbside, then match plate and car color. If the pickup zone still makes no sense, abandon the app and use the official taxi line.
Follow airport signs for ride-hailing, online car-hailing, or e-hailing before you confirm the booking. Large airports often force Didi pickups into a separate parking area, garage lane, or outer curb.
Once you reach that zone, drag the pickup pin to the exact bay, door number, or side of the road where you are actually standing. On airports and stations, a small pin mistake can put the driver one level above you or across the road.
Watch whether Didi offers designated pickup spots or visual instructions. In some cases the app shows a named bay or pickup point rather than your raw GPS dot.
When the car is assigned, check the plate, color, and model before moving. Keep the last four digits of your booking phone number ready because some drivers ask for it before you get in.
Ignore anyone in the terminal who approaches you saying Didi, taxi, or SUV. Keep walking to the official pickup or taxi area.
If you are being routed out of the terminal, across multiple bays, or to a place with unclear stopping rules, decide quickly whether this is still worth it. Late-night arrivals, luggage, weak battery, or family travel are all good reasons to switch to the official taxi queue.
Do not assume the curb outside arrivals is legal for pickup.
Do not assume the driver can find you by English description.
Do not follow unofficial drivers offering rides.
Do not assume everyone saying Didi near arrivals is connected to the app booking system.
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