BUSINESSJun 9 · 01:00 UTCSCMP CHINAFran Lu

China ride-sharing drivers compete for passengers, offer extra services from karaoke to haircuts

China’s ride-sharing drivers are competing for passengers by offering extra services like snacks, karaoke, and haircuts due to market saturation. The ride-sharing market, which boomed around 2015, now has 7.5 million licensed drivers as of 2024, with ride-sharing, delivery rider, and courier jobs being the most sought by the unemployed.

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