DiDi driver requirements in New Zealand: licence, P endorsement

Driver requirements

DiDi New Zealand lists these requirements for driver-partners:

Requirement	Detail
Phone and contact	A smartphone, mobile number and email address
Right to work	NZ citizen, permanent resident or otherwise entitled to work in New Zealand
Licence	Full New Zealand driver licence held for at least two years
Age	At least 21 (help centre) or at least 20 (Auckland page)
Passenger endorsement	Current endorsement required
Insurance	Listed as an insured driver on the vehicle's insurance

Where DiDi's own pages disagree (age and vehicle age), this guide shows both figures. The app shows the rule DiDi applies when you register.

Vehicle requirements

Rule	Detail
Age	10 years old or less (help centre) or 15 years old or less (driver and Auckland pages)
Registration	Registered to drive in New Zealand, with a rego label issued by NZTA
Inspection	Current vehicle inspection or Certificate of Fitness (COF)
COF issuer	An approved agent such as VTNZ, AA or VINZ
COF label	Displayed on the vehicle
Condition	Safe, roadworthy, in good condition and free of damage and decals

The NZ Transport Agency explains vehicle licensing and the Certificate of Fitness on its own site; DiDi links to both pages.

Documents to upload

Profile photo: a clear photo of yourself in JPG, JPEG or PNG, at least 200 x 200 pixels. Riders use it to identify you.
Driver licence: your full New Zealand licence, with the passenger endorsement.
Vehicle registration: evidence that the car is registered in New Zealand (the rego issued by NZTA).
Certificate of Fitness: a current COF from an approved agent. DiDi also requires you to be listed as an insured driver on the vehicle's insurance, so have the policy details ready. Upload clear, complete photos so every detail can be read.

How to apply

Sign up on DiDi's website or in the DiDi Driver app with your phone number and email.
Upload the documents above.
Allow up to 3 business days for the review.
Once everything is approved, the account is activated.
Log in to DiDi Driver and start driving.

More on what DiDi offers drivers is in driving with DiDi.

City pages

DiDi publishes driver pages for Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. The Auckland page lists the requirements above in full; the others point you to online registration.

Before you start driving

Keep your COF and passenger endorsement current; both are conditions of driving.
Read DiDi's Driver Agreement, Driver Fatigue Management Policy and Driver Suspension and Disqualification Policy in the NZ Legal section.
Learn the in-app safety tools, including SOS and Share Trip (safety).

Questions about your application go through the DiDi Driver app; see contact support.

Questions and answers

Do I need a P endorsement to drive for DiDi in NZ?

Yes. DiDi requires drivers in New Zealand to hold a current passenger endorsement on their licence.

How old do I have to be to drive for DiDi in New Zealand?

DiDi's help centre says at least 21, while its Auckland driver page says at least 20. Check the current requirement in the DiDi Driver app when you apply.

How old can my car be for DiDi NZ?

DiDi's NZ help centre says 10 years old or less, while its driver and Auckland pages say 15 years or less. Confirm the limit for your city in the app before relying on an older car.

Do I need a Certificate of Fitness for DiDi?

Yes. You must upload a current Certificate of Fitness from an approved agent such as VTNZ, AA or VINZ, and display the COF label on the vehicle.

Can I drive for DiDi on a work visa in NZ?

Yes, if you have the right to work in New Zealand. DiDi accepts New Zealand citizens, permanent residents and others with work rights, provided the licence and endorsement rules are met.

DiDi driver requirements in New Zealand