Didi’s safety overhaul met with skepticism from users

Netizens say the ride-hailing giant is trying to solve the wrong problem

A driver in Mexico using the Didi app, where the company launched its service in April for the first time outside of China. (Picture: Reuters)

The death of two passengers in three months has put China’s biggest ride-hailing service under increasing scrutiny. But people aren’t impressed by what it’s doing to improve safety.

Yesterday, Didi announced that drivers will have to take a security knowledge test in the app before they take orders every day for the next ten days. The test asks them about punishments for violating regulations, how to use the emergency button to call the police, and how to “politely and friendly” communicate with passengers.
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