Didi in Australia - book it through the Alipay app same as when in China?

[RSD]

I'm flying into SYD late this evening, and due to the late hour I'm going to grab a ride with Uber or Didi to the hotel rather than taking the airport train into the city as I have an early start in the morning. Do we book Didi through the Alipay app in Australia same as we do in China? Or will I need to download a Didi app? (haven't used Didi in Australia before).

 

[moa999]

Separate non-China app afaik

 

[elanshin]

I'm flying into SYD late this evening, and due to the late hour I'm going to grab a ride with Uber or Didi to the hotel rather than taking the airport train into the city as I have an early start in the morning. Do we book Didi through the Alipay app in Australia same as we do in China? Or will I need to download a Didi app? (haven't used Didi in Australia before).

No there's a separate regular app on the app store. I'd sign up again there if nothing to get some vouchers that new usere seem to get.

 

[AIRwin]

You can earn 1000 Velocity points if you link the app:

DiDi

www.velocityfrequentflyer.com

 

[Cruiser Elite]

You should have both the Chinese and Intl DiDi Apps installed

 

[RSD]

Many thanks everyone! I presume that SYD to Pyrmont at about 11pm will be quicker by car than train? I think the last time I stepped out of SYD airport into the city was when the Japanese Tsunami happened - watched it all unfold on the TV in the hotel foyer.

Any preference for Uber or Didi when landing in SYD?