China women pay US$14 to unwind with charming men who take them on luxury car rides
An observer notes that in an age of fragmented social lives, growing loneliness, many are willing to pay for brief emotional comfort
Young women in southern China are spending 99 yuan (US$14) to relax with fit, handsome men who treat them to luxury car rides after work.
According to the mainland media outlet Vista Hydrogen Business, a new trend called “city ride” is gaining traction in cities like Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Xiamen.
This service features so-called “man bodhisattvas,” who provide companionship rides in expensive vehicles.
These men are often affluent university students who use their families’ luxury cars during their free time to offer rides to female passengers.
Active on social media and confident in showcasing their physiques, they have earned the nickname “man bodhisattvas” due to their charm and perceived generosity.