Chinese man buys US$210,000 car for ride-hailing business, claims to earn US$4,800 a month
A Chinese man who spent 1.55 million yuan (US$210,000) on a Maybach S480 car to use as a ride-hailing vehicle has revealed that he can earn more than 5,000 yuan (US$700) from a single trip, sparking lively debate online.
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The man, surnamed Yuan, and based in Beijing, has attracted significant attention on social media for using a Mercedes-Maybach as a ride-hailing vehicle.
He documents his daily experiences on his account, 'Old Yuan Drives a Maybach for Ride-Hailing,' which has amassed nearly 120,000 followers.
According to his profile, Yuan, 30, from Henan province in northern China, has been driving luxury ride-hailing cars in Beijing since 2019.
He bought the Maybach on November 1, last year, and began documenting his journey to 'break even' via videos.
The plush interior of the vehicle. Yuan says he only caters for high-end clients. Photo: 163.com
In one video posted on April 13, Yuan revealed that he started his workday at 6.45am and secured a client for a full-day booking, earning 4,000 yuan (US$550) in just one day.
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