Uber does not operate in Chengdu or anywhere else in mainland China, as the company sold its Chinese operations to its local rival, Didi Chuxing, in 2016. Consequently, the global Uber app will not allow you to request rides within the city. For a similar experience, travelers use the "DiDi China: Ride Hailing" app, which is widely considered the Chinese equivalent of Uber and serves as the dominant ride-hailing platform in Chengdu. The Didi app is very tourist-friendly, featuring a full English interface, the ability to register with a foreign mobile number, and an in-app translation tool for communicating with drivers. You can link international credit cards through payment platforms like Alipay or WeChat Pay to settle fares automatically. While traditional street taxis are still available and can be hailed manually or through Didi, they often require cash and may present language barriers, making Didi the most convenient and popular option for visitors navigating the city.