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A novel trend is sweeping through southern China, where young women are paying 99 yuan ($14 USD) for post-work luxury car rides with attractive, fit men, dubbed "city rides." This service, popular in cities like Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Xiamen, features "man bodhisattvas"—affluent university students offering rides in high-end vehicles.
These "man bodhisattvas," known for their charm and generosity, often use their family's luxury cars to provide companionship and rides to female passengers. Popular choices include Porsches, Ferraris, and Rolls-Royces, with Mercedes-Benz and BMW serving as more budget options.
One such provider, a postgraduate student known online as "Past as the Wind," offers rides in his Porsche Cayenne for 88 yuan each. He promises to take on roles such as a big brother, boyfriend, or personal butler during the ride, which is limited to city trips. He has established a booking group with around 400 members who praise his car, driving skills, and sociable nature.
Another provider, "Lemon Can" from Wuhan, offers Ferrari rides for 99 yuan per half-hour. He describes himself as an optimistic racing enthusiast and is open to discussing work stress or relationship issues during the ride.
One university graduate from Fujian, Wang, has given rides to six women, mostly after work, often along scenic coastal routes. He finds that many women open up about their relationships, and he offers insights into their partners' behaviors. Wang sees his service as providing much-needed support and comfort, noting that a car can be a soothing space.
Despite the service's popularity, safety concerns have been raised, particularly regarding drivers learning the home addresses of women living alone. Wang addresses this by requiring clients to book through a ride-hailing app, ensuring each trip is tracked and monitored.
This "city ride" phenomenon reflects a broader trend in China where some women seek emotional support from empathetic men, known as "man mums," who offer five-minute hugs for 50 yuan ($7 USD). The trend highlights the growing demand for brief emotional comfort in an era of increasing loneliness and fragmented social lives.
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Editor: Crystal H
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