Srinagar, April 25 -- A 30-year-old man in China has attracted widespread attention for turning a luxury car into a ride-hailing vehicle. According to a report by the South China Morning Post (SCMP), the man, surnamed Yuan, purchased a Mercedes-Maybach worth $210,000 (approximately Rs 1.8 crore) and now uses it for high-end ride-hailing services. He claims that a single trip can earn him more than $700, which is nearly Rs 59,000.

Yuan runs a popular social media account titled "Old Yuan Drives a Maybach for Ride-Hailing", where he regularly shares his day-to-day experiences. The account has amassed close to 120,000 followers due to the unique nature of his work.

Originally from Henan province in northern China, Yuan has been working in ...