Long hours, low pay, and dozens of orders: life for China's delivery drivers
Delivery drivers in China face challenging working conditions, including long hours and low pay. Many drivers, like Mu Jie in Beijing, work 13-hour days and earn minimal compensation per order. This situation highlights the struggles faced by gig economy workers in the country.
- ▪Mu Jie works as a food delivery driver in Beijing.
- ▪He often makes little more than $1.20 per order.
- ▪Drivers typically work long hours, averaging 13 hours a day.
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