Key facts
- China's ride-sharing market is experiencing increased saturation.
- Ride-sharing, delivery, and courier roles are among the most sought-after jobs for the unemployed in China.
- By 2024, China had 7.5 million licensed ride-sharing drivers.
- Drivers are offering services beyond transportation, including karaoke and haircuts, to attract customers.
In China's increasingly saturated ride-sharing market, drivers are resorting to offering a range of unconventional services to attract passengers and stand out from the competition. These services extend beyond basic transportation, with drivers providing options such as karaoke sessions and even haircuts. This trend emerges as ride-sharing, delivery, and courier roles are identified as the most popular job pursuits for the unemployed in the country. The number of licensed ride-sharing drivers in China has seen substantial growth, reaching 7.5 million by 2024, a significant increase since the market's boom around 2015.