Didi adds new safety feature: recording

Online reviews are mixed as company undergoes comprehensive inspection

Didi Chuxing, China's largest online car-hailing platform, launched an in-car audio recording function on its app on Saturday as part of improved safety measures in the wake of the murders of two female passengers by drivers since May.

Passengers receive a message asking if they agree to the activation of in-car audio recording for safety reasons, and will only be allowed to continue to order a car if they click the agree button. If they fail to agree, the order will be canceled.