Didi rolls out pet-friendly ride service

Many pet owners may have experienced the annoyance of being rejected by taxis when taking their furry friends along with them. Fortunately, this may now become a thing of the past.

Didi Chuxing, a leading car-hailing service provider in China, has launched pet-friendly rides which allow passengers to travel with their furry companions.

The service was first unveiled across 49 major cities in August, and more recently has been promoted across the entire country.

To use the service, pet owners need only to open the Didi Chuxing app, and find "宠物出行 (Travel with a pet)".

If you don't find the pet icon on the homepage, click "更多服务 (More services)".

You also need to type in basic information about your pet, including its type and size.

Then choose the destination and select the type of vehicle you want to take before hailing a ride.

There are two types of vehicles available—Didi Express, which offers more affordable services, and Didi Premier, which is operated by high-end vehicles.

To attract passengers, Didi has introduced discounts of up to 30 percent for riders of Express cars during the promotion period.