GUANGZHOU -- The surge of people scrambling to become gig drivers in China hides the soft underbelly of a weak labor market and the potential for excess competition with serious economic repercussions.
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Cars for ride-hailing services are parked at a lot in Guangzhou. Many in China are looking to drive for different apps, partly due to a lack of other options. (Photo by Yusuke Hinata)
GUANGZHOU -- The surge of people scrambling to become gig drivers in China hides the soft underbelly of a weak labor market and the potential for excess competition with serious economic repercussions.