10-point checklist
How to read the result
Score band
0 flags = trustworthy. 1–2 = common in informal arrangements, address the items directly. 3–4 = high risk, change driver. 5+ = scam in progress, walk away immediately.
Written agreement
The single best protection: get the day rate, fuel inclusion, hours, and meal/lodging responsibility in writing on WeChat before the trip starts. Screenshot the conversation.
Platform bookings
Booking through 携程 / 飞猪 with a verified driver gives you dispute resolution. Hotel-recommended drivers have no such protection.
What this tool can't tell you
- Whether a specific driver is safe vs reckless on the road. Trust your instincts in the first 10 km.
- Whether the "hotel-recommended" driver is actually a commission arrangement with the hotel.
- Real-time local disputes — keep your hotel's phone number handy.
- The English-language driver option — it barely exists outside Guiyang and main scenic-area towns.
Common questions
Is the platform-driver route actually safer?
Yes, measurably. The driver is vetted, the price is fixed in the app, and disputes go through customer service. Hotel referrals are useful for the relationship but lack protection.
What if I'm already in the car and worried?
Speak up early. Drivers prefer not to fight; most issues are settled with a polite "我们之前说好的价格是" (we agreed on this price earlier). If they insist, ask to be let out at the next safe spot.
Is there an English-language complaint line?
No national line. Within a city, the 12345 government service handles complaints in Chinese; English support is rare. Your hotel concierge can call on your behalf.
Sources & reference data
Common scam patterns aggregated from 携程投诉 forum 2024–2025; driver law from 中华人民共和国道路运输条例. Patterns apply across most of mainland China, not only Guizhou.
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