Hundreds of Didi drivers in the central city of Shaodong, Hunan, went on strike on 4 June in protest at a policy change that made it more difficult for them to claim their bonus payments. Videos posted online showed a long line of cars with drivers staging a protest on the side of the road.

The drivers said that losing their bonus at time when fuel prices were going up would impose a heavy financial burden on them. They posted a list of ten demands and grievances online including claims that: Didi had been withholding the compensation paid to drivers when their orders were cancelled, drivers were forced to accept orders starting more than 1.5 kilometres away, and that the company charged unreasonably high commissions.

Drivers stayed on strike for six days, which coincided with the National College Entrance Examination. Drivers posted statements asking for support and understanding and apologizing for any inconvenience caused.