China's ride-hailing companies try to quell the smell in cars where some drivers sleep

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China's ride-hailing companies try to quell the smell in cars where some drivers sleep

npr.org/2025/10/01/g-s1-90295/china-ride-hailing-car-odor

China's ride-hailing car drivers work long hours to get enough fares, and often live in their cars. Companies and passengers are penalizing drivers for smelly vehicles.
(Image credit: Hector Retamal)

This story appeared on npr.org, 2025-10-01 09:00:00.